Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Community Services, West Auckland at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitematā, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Based in Henderson
• Permanent Full Time (1FTE)

The West Adult Community Mental Health Service provides a range of services to people aged 18-65 years who are experiencing mental health difficulties.

We are looking for an enthusiastic motivated New Zealand registered OT to join a cohesive, multidisciplinary team providing assessment and treatment to service users and their family/whanau.

Ideally you will have sound clinical skills, previous mental health experience and be dedicated to supporting service users in their recovery. If you are able to provide occupational therapy interventions and group work aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of service users plus assume responsibility in a care coordination role then this could be the opportunity for you. 

Essential

• Current practising certificate and professional registration.
• Relevant knowledge and experience of occupational therapy and process standards
• Knowledge of the recovery approach.
• Full drivers licence
• Legal right to work in NZ

We are committed to the continuing professional development of our team members and are keen to hear from all enthusiastic and innovative Occupational Therapists who are passionate about mental health. New graduates will also be considered for this position and it’s a requirement to hold a current practicing certificate.

For further information about the role please contact Janette Auld, Acting Team Manager, on 021547846 and for information on our recruitment process, please contact Anna Tiaiho, Recruitment Consultant on 09 442 7248.

Please click here for a copy of the position description.

Please apply for this position by clicking on the “apply now” button on this page or visit our website on www.wdhbcareers.com quoting position number WDHB15760.

Closing date: 31 January 2023

Position number: WDHB15760