Occupational Therapist - South CMH Team

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki

Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community

Te Kaupapa – Mission

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

Taranaki
- A place like no other

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day.  For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as   art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

For further information on our international recruitment and what we offer Click here and find out how to make a difference somewhere different.

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

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A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department

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Access to clinical training and education

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Up to date facilities, Have a look at

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Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml

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Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams

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Professional development

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

We have an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to work in our rural Community Mental Health Team.  The geographical area of work will be South and Central Taranaki which includes Hawera Hospital as well as satellite clinics in areas such as Stratford, Patea and Opunake.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team of specialist's providing mental health assessments, case management, coordination and activating appropriate support services to enhance skills and recovery for people.  These positions will provide you with the opportunity to:

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Undertake a key worker role for identified clients within the Multidisciplinary Team

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Assess, monitor and deliver specialist interventions regarding mental state and risk management

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Work with Service users / Tangata Whaiora, family / whanau and other involved parties with the organisation and community to maintain effective therapeutic and working relationships

Please click here to view the job description

Moū - About you

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We are looking for a registered Occupational Therapist that has the following:

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Recent Mental Health experience preferably in a community setting

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Excellent written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills

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Expertise in Mental State examination and Risk assessment

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Ability, skills and knowledge to implement appropriated occupational therapy interventions

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Ability to work autonomously to manage a caseload, support other team members and respond to routine and crisis situations

Excellent problem solving and communication skills

Please click here to view the job description.

Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?

If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page.

For further information, please contact Michal Caldwell, Clinical Team Leader - South Community Mental Health, on 06 278 9917, ext 6900 or email michal.caldwell@tdhb.org.nz

Applications Close 05 April 2024

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together, we will succeed