Reg. Mental Health Professional -Te Puke Kahui Ako at Bay of Plenty District Health Board (Tauranga/Whakatane), Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Tihore Mai I Uta Tihore Mai I Tai – Early Intervention school-based Mental Health service

Te Kahui Ako o Te Puke

Community of Learning Maternal Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (COL MICAMHS) Tauranga.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

A Kahui Ako is also known as a Community of Learning or a cluster of schools usually in a geographical area.

This position will work with the Te Puke Kāhui Ako alongside its Learning Support Delivery model to ensure that priority learners are identified, and interventions are put into place to support their emotional and mental health needs from a whānau perspective.

This is a permanent full-time position however a job share can be considered for the right person.

Mōu - About You

The successful candidate will be an experienced Mental Health Professional ideally with knowledge of the Te Puke community and the competency to work effectively within a diverse community as the Te Puke kahui ako has high numbers of Maori, pasifika and indian whanau. Relevant skills in child & adolescent individual, whānau and group work are essential.

So, if you are passionate about providing mental health early intervention and prevention to tamariki and whānau from pre-school to year 8 within a Kāhui Ako (cluster of schools), and you are innovative and creative and comfortable with working primarily in a schools-based setting then we want to hear from you!

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• In-House career development
• Flexible working options for a healthy work-life balance
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
• SWEAT, our onsite gym
• Free onsite parking
• Discounts (with local businesses)

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board and MICAMHS have made a commitment to evidence-based practice. For more information about the role please see the job description attached.

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board has an innovative culture where staff share the principles of Compassion, All-One-Team, Responsive and Excellence in their daily work.  The successful applicant will have to provide evidence they are compassionate, team spirited, responsive to needs and with an attitude of always striving for excellence.

The BOPDHB are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021, to be employed with Bay of Plenty DHB you will be required to be fully vaccinated as a health care worker.  Evidence of your vaccination status will be required at offer stage.  If you do not meet this criteria, we are unable to progress your application.

All applications are to be made online.