Allied Health Roles (Social Workers and Occupational Therapists (ACOS) - Mental Health and Addiction Services at Auckland District Health Board (Central Auckland), Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

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

• Permanent full time (40 hours per week) position
• Be a key part in the recovery journey of our Service Users / Tangata Whai ora
• Use your skills and knowledge to improve health outcomes

We are looking for Allied Health Professionals (Social Workers and Occupational Therapists) to join the Assertive Community Outreach Service (ACOS) team, an intensive Community Mental Health Team in the High and Complex Needs Services.

Our multi-disciplinary team work with people who need support to engage with mental health services and present with high risks associated with their mental health. We aim to provide flexible, collaborative and responsive treatment and support to our Service Users/Tangata Whai ora. We are a mobile team based in Point Chevalier, Auckland that covers all of the Auckland District Health Board area. 

We provide comprehensive mental health support with a focus on whanau/family involvement. You will apply your mental health knowledge and skills to undertake thorough assessments, including risk management and provide appropriate and collaborative treatment and support using a case management approach. 

This is a permanent, full time role working 10 days per fortnight on a Monday to Sunday roster. You will be working one or two weekend days per month, as agreed. 

For further details, please refer to the position description here

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

You will be a Mental Health Professional, either a Social Worker or an Occupational Therapist registered with a New Zealand professional board with a current Practicing Certificate or eligible for the same. It is desirable that you have at least two years’ experience or more working in mental health settings, ideally with community experience.

As an ideal candidate for this role, you will demonstrate initiative, enjoy teamwork and have a good knowledge of community resources.

As this role is community based, a full and clean driver license is essential for this role.

For more information about this role please contact Brendan Porter, Clinical Team Leader – ACOS at BrendanP@adhb.govt.nz or 021 533 792

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: 31st May 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