Mental Health Assistant - Adult Community Mental Health

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Marlborough Adut Community Mental Health Team

Two full-time, fixed-term positions for 12 months, each working 80 hours a fortnight.

Normal hours of work are between 8.00AM and 4.30PM, Monday to Friday with overtime as required.

Join Health New Zealand l Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it. 

• We - re an enthusiastic, forward-thinking team.
• Ideally you - ll have experience working in the field of mental health, or other health support role.
• Great opportunity to learn and further develop your skills.

 Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

In Marlborough, Adult Mental Health Services are delivered by an established multi-disciplinary team based at the Wairau Hospital in Blenheim. This team delivers a comprehensive clinical resource to those affected by acute or enduring severe mental illness.

We value our cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour and respect across disciplines and engender confidence, trust and rapport with clients and their support networks. 

We are passionate about mental health and the recovery process, delivering a high standard of care and having a real impact on the lives of some of our most vulnerable people.

As a Mental Health Assistant your role is to support the work of a multidisciplinary team that includes Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Dieticians. You will be working under the supervision and direction of registered health professionals. This may include working with challenging behaviours. We strive to create a positive and balanced work environment and safe workloads. 

The salary range for this role is $59,024 to $74,442 (effective 1 April 2024) based on the current Public Health Nursing Collective Agreement, depending on relevant qualifications and experience.

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

We are looking for people with excellent communication skills, who ideally have experience working in the mental health field, or health support. It is equally important that you can work in a flexible and methodical manner, demonstrate honesty and reliability and use appropriate initiative.  

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

Essential

• Year 11 NCEA level 1 English (or equivalent)
• Year 11 NCEA level 1 Maths (or equivalent)

Preferred

• NZQA Level 3 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Health Assistance Strand (or equivalent)

Applicants must be entitled to work in NZ at the time of applying.

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Health NZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson - s and Marlborough - s largest employer supporting the health and wellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across the region. 

Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference.

We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork. 

Etahi atu mōhiohio (More Information) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnA

Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)

You will be joining a great team that values teamwork and is committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our patients.

Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)

Apply now, it - s easy. Please complete our online application process.

https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz 

Only applications submitted online will be considered. 

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 539-5746.  Alternatively for role specific information please contact David Greer, Manager Operational Support at david.greer@nmdhb.govt.nz. 

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Applications close: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Health NZ l Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.  

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.