Mental Health Clinician

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi. Engari, he toa takitini.

Success is not the work of one, but the work of many.

Permanent Part-time 

72 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)

Korero mō te tūranga| About the role

Engage in the future of Allied Health/Nursing -Experienced registered mental health clinician.

We can offer you an exciting opportunity that will have you working closely with our interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, along with our awesome support staff of community support workers and administrators.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on an assertive outreach pathway that will support rangatahi/youth with complex mental health and addictions needs. The goal of this service is to improve outcomes with a focus on rangatahi and whanau engagement, improving daily functioning with practical activities and psychosocial interventions, alongside of therapeutic and medical interventions.

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About our team

Work with and learn from a diverse range of health professionals in a flexible environment, including a brand-new purpose designed building based in the community.

We are a friendly and diverse team, that embraces new team members. 

Moū | About you

This role will suit those with proven experience in working with mental health and addiction and working with rangitahi/youth; you will need to have vision and passion for working with rangatahi/youth and their family/whānau. You will need to be able to think on your feet and work proactively with our multidisciplinary team to make formulations and interventions plans. You must be energetic, self-motivated and proactive in your approach and engagement with rangitahi/youth and whanau, to provide a rangitahi/youth focused service that seeks to make a difference.

You will need to be able to form strong relationships in working in partnership with other agencies and with whānau and extended whānau. 

We offer excellent training opportunities to build on your existing skills, as we value people's potential as well as their knowledge and experience. If you are an experienced social worker, or occupational therapist we would love to hear from you.

Recent graduates with a passion for mental health and a commitment to making a positive impact are also encouraged to apply

If this sounds like you, review the Position Profile HERE and apply now! 

Ngā hua | Benefits

• Study support and opportunities for formal and informal CPD
• Professional supervision and mentoring to support career development and growth
• Excellent access to infrastructure to strengthen personal and professional networks
• Feel rewarded working with and as part of an extremely supportive team of health professionals

Hawkes Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about.

Why should you choose us?

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay in general encourages a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills and is passionate about caring for our community. As part of our team we will support, encourage and help you to develop your career with us.

We are committed to delivering and living our Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora values of He kauanuanu – Respect, Ākina – Improvement, Rāranga te tira– Teamwork and Tauwhiro – Care. You should be someone who has similar personal values.

Here at Hawke’s Bay District, we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. Hawkes Bay District is pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

We are proud of our team’s diversity. We know the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us achieve the best outcomes for our patients and the communities in which we operate and serve. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email vacancies@hbdhb.govt.nz and indicate the job title and job reference number in the subject line.