Maternal Mental Health clinician at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough, Tasman Community

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough) formerly NMDHB

• 0.5 FTE permanent
• Nelson location

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

This is a new role, and will be based at iCAMHS as part of our infant and maternal mental health team. The position will involve liaison and support across services working with pregnant or new mothers who also have significant mental health issues. You will be able to  demonstrate an understanding of the key values and attitudes required to work in the Maternal Mental Health area.

The goal is for early intervention for infants and their whanau who are at risk of damaged attachment and bonding, including therapeutic interventions, and coordinated community supports.

The successful applicant will have the ability to form good working relationships with other agencies/organisations.

The full-time equivalent salary range is between $82,000 through to $89,000 based on the current PSA Allied or Nursing MECA, dependent on skills, experience, and registration in NZ.

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

The successful applicant will be a registered health professional, who has an interest in infant mental health and wellbeing, and enhancing positive whanau relationships.  Qualifications may be in nursing, social work, occupational therapy or related professions, and we would require experience and understanding of working with clients with mental health issues.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ work visa at the time of applying.

Te Whatu Ora staff must have completed their primary course of two NZ approved COVID-19 vaccinations.

 Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3000 employees, we are Nelson and Marlborough - s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork. 

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)

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Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position) 

Infant mental health and healthy relationships in the first 2000 days is an area of focus for iCAMHS. We know that early intervention and support to establish strong and healthy relationships makes a different to the future emotional, physical and mental wellbeing of our Tamariki, and their whanau.  When parents have their own mental health issues, it can be harder to fully focus beyond their own world and to be the parents that they want to be.

In this role, you will be able to apply your experience and mental health knowledge to assess and support vulnerable pregnant and new parents to develop healthy, strong attachments to their infants.

At Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) we encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community.

Nelson is one of New Zealand - s top lifestyle destinations and offers an amazing variety of leisure pursuits, beaches, rivers and national parks with great opportunities for outdoor activities such as kayaking, mountain biking, tramping, skiing, golf, sailing, as well as abundant sunshine and outstanding scenery. For more information on the Nelson/Tasman region visit http://www.nelsonnz.com/

Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 539 5748.

For role specific information please contact Deb Moore on Deb.Moore@nmdhb.govt.nz .

Apply now, it - s easy. Please fill in our online application form and include a cover letter explaining your interest in this position.

https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz

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Applications close: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

Te Whatu Ora strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.  

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.