Community Occupational Therapist - Care and Recovery Service, Taylor Centre 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

• Innovative service primarily based in Central Auckland - Ponsonby
• On-going staff education and support
• Permanent full time opportunity - Monday – Friday - 8am – 4:30pm

Taylor Centre provides a multi-disciplinary, recovery focussed service for clients living in Central Auckland. The Care and Recovery Service provides a comprehensive range of therapeutic treatment options in collaboration with service users, their families/whānau, local communities and the Multi-Disciplinary Team within the CMHC. This is achieved through the assessment and management of the complex health needs of service users, with the provision of effectively planned care that supports them to manage their overall healthcare needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a service that will support excellent clinical care into the future, as well as offering the chance to develop your existing Mental Health knowledge and experience in an established and multidisciplinary work environment. 

For further details, please refer to the position description here

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

You will be a registered Occupational Therapist and have a current Annual Practising Certificate. This is essential prior to any appointment.

This role is ideal for an Occupational Therapist who has experience and skills working with people from a range of cultural backgrounds and experience within a community mental health setting would be beneficial.

Being a confident communicator and decision maker with strong nursing competencies are imperative. Strong organisational skills and a high level of time management are also required in the role. A full and clean NZ driver licence is essential in this community based role. 

For more information about this role please contact Holly Rogers, Clinical Team Leader – Taylor Centre at hollyr@adhb.govt.nz or 021 400971

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

We also 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: 14th April 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 Jimmy Mathews, Recruitment Consultant on jimmy.mathews@adhb.govt.nz