Occupational Therapist - Te Whetu Tawera (Adult Inpatient Mental Health Unit) 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 position
•    Recovery focused; occupation-centred
•    Ongoing staff education and support

Te Whetu Tawera (TWT) acute inpatient mental health unit is a 58 bedded unit in a modern purpose built facility, located on the Auckland City Hospital site. TWT is made up of two wards and an intensive care ward providing service to both male and female adult clients. Located next to the beautiful Auckland City Domain, TWT is close to the scenic harbour and CBD, with immediate access to all the major Motorways - North, South and West bound.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist (at least 2 years experience )  with Mental Health experience to join a small dedicated team of therapists, offering a range of individual and group interventions via the Recovery Programme.  You will add value and be an important member of the multidisciplinary clinical team. You will apply your occupational therapy expertise in collaboration with service users and the MDT to promote recovery through a structured, safe and flexible programme.  You will utilise occupation as the primary evidence based tool to support recovery, including the provision of a quality group programme.

ADHB has an extensive and supportive occupational therapy mental health network that meets monthly.  There is strong commitment to supporting professional development in line with professional requirements, alongside meeting clinical/professional supervision needs and offering career progression opportunities.

This is an area of work that requires a highly proactive and enthusiastic person with excellent interpersonal skills to meet the challenges and opportunities of the practice setting.  The role requires sound occupation-centred philosophy, commitment to team work and excellent organisational capability.

You will be registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of NZ (with no condition on scope of practice) and hold a current valid APC.

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.

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Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

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 at jimmy.mathews@adhb.govt.nz