Clinical Team Member - Infant Mental Health - (Mental Health Nurse, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologist, Psychotherapists), Koanga T at Auckland District Health Board (Central Auckland), Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

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Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

At Te Toka Tumai | Auckland DHB we are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

• Full time or part time, permanent positions located in Greenlane Clinical Centre, Auckland
• Monday to Friday 

We are seeking expressions of interests to join the Koanga Tupu team at Kari Centre.

Koanga Tupu is a small team within the Kari Centre specialising in the assessment and treatment of infants (0-4). The team works from a strong attachment framework and all assessment and treatment occurs within a relational (usually dyadic) framework - requiring specific understanding of both infant and adult clinical issues and needs. Prior experience and/or knowledge of these areas is desired but the team is very supportive and would ensure that mentoring and support would be available.

For further details, please refer to the position description here

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

The successful candidate will:

• Be a skilled clinician with the ability to manage potentially complex levels of anxiety in parents and their infant’s behaviours
• Be calm and skilled navigator of the process of engagement and subsequent therapeutic approach 
• Be a registered health practitioner with a current annual practicing certificate

Knowledge/awareness of significant adult mental health and personality disorder presentations is beneficial.

Kari Centre has implemented the CHOICE and Partnership approach for more information please see http://www.camhsnetwork.co.uk

For more information about this role please contact Fiona Anderson, Clinical Team Leader – Kari Centre at FionaAnder@adhb.govt.nz or 021492183

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai | Auckland DHB.

For more information on what we offer, please click here

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Advertising closes: 9 June 2022 at 11:59pm.

Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.

If you have any queries about the online process, please contact Caryne Tee, Recruitment Consultant at CaryneT@adhb.govt.nz