Health Professional - Mental Health Assessment and Home Treatment at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Whanganui, Manawatu / Whanganui

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Permanent, part-time roles available

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking registered health professionals to join our friendly and supportive Mental Health Assessment and Home Treatment Team (MHAHT) within Community Mental Health and Addiction Services at the Whanganui Hospital, New Zealand.

This role provides an opportunity to utilise and further develop your acute clinical skills within a recovery-focused environment while working alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team. If you enjoy variety in your work, value work-life balance, and are passionate about placing tangata whaiora at the centre of care, we would like to hear from you.

The Mental Health Assessment and Home Treatment Team provides:

• Mental health crisis phone triage
• Urgent mental health assessments
• Crisis resolution interventions
• Intensive short-term home treatment and support
• Community-based treatment and care for tangata whaiora experiencing acute mental health challenges

This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will work collaboratively with tangata whaiora, whānau, and community partners to provide responsive, culturally safe, and recovery-focused care.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Registration with an appropriate health professional body
• A current New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate
• Experience working in acute and/or community mental health services
• Comprehensive assessment and intervention skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• A commitment to culturally safe, partnership-focused practice
• A willingness to become a Duly Authorised Officer, or current Duly Authorised Officer status
• A strong commitment to supporting tangata whaiora and whānau to achieve positive wellbeing outcomes

About the Team/Service/Location:

Community Mental Health and Addiction Services provides specialist mental health and addiction services across the Whanganui region. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering person-centred, recovery-focused care that places tangata whaiora and whānau at the centre of everything we do.

Whanganui offers an exceptional lifestyle with affordable housing, excellent schools, a vibrant arts and café culture, and easy access to outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities. Whether you enjoy surfing, fishing, hiking, skiing, mountain biking, or simply spending time with whānau, Whanganui provides an excellent work-life balance.

For more information on living and working in Whanganui, click here.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to providing excellent healthcare for all New Zealanders. We embrace diversity and inclusion so we can better understand and serve our communities. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply, please click "Apply Now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by the close date. For further information about the role, please contact:

Michel Manning, Clinical Manager – Community Mental Health and Addiction Services
📞 021 320 894

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.