Core Clinician Occupational Therapist (Part Time) Te Rawhiti CMHC, Te Whatu Ora at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau, Auckland

Part Time 0.4FTE, Permanent

Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines (between step 1 $58,513 - 8 $85,204)

• Flexible Work Arrangements + EAP + Regular Hours
• Paid Study Leave & Financial Support for External Courses
• Team Environment + Multicultural Setting + Agile Work Style 

About us:

Te Whatu Ora - Counties Manukau District is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health delivery. It is this diversity that offers unique opportunities for health professionals on both a personal and professional level. We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

The Opportunity:

Gain valuable real-life experience & insights through the role of Mental Health Occupational Therapist. Te Rawhiti CMHC is a community-based mental health and addictions service located in Highland Park. We are seeking a core occupational therapist with experience in Adult Mental Health Services. In this role, you will provide case management and specialist interventions for clients with moderate to severe mental health issues aged 18-65. Occupational therapists in this role work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to enhance the recovery of our clients by providing specialist mental health assessment and treatment. 

Te Rawhiti CMHC offers a range of individual and group evidence-based interventions providing opportunities for professional development and role diversity. The service maintains strong community and primary care links supporting clinicians to provide an integrated approach to a diverse population group. The role allows you to work autonomously while being valued and supported by the wider team and professional networks and with both community and clinic-based input. We service a unique and growing multi-cultural population, which will ensure you are continually stimulated and challenged as you work with a diverse group of service users presenting with a range of mental health needs.

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Essential:

• Full registration through NZOTB with a current annual practising certificate 
• Minimum of 1-2 years experience working in a mental health environment
• Full, clean driver’s licence
• Ability to work with service users from diverse backgrounds

Benefits:

• Refund of your annual practising certificate cost
• Plenty of free street parking
• Discounted services as part of our work perks

Please apply online by clicking on “Apply Now”.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Natalie Ell on Natalie.Ell@middlemore.co.nz or Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on 09 2760044 ext 58680 or via email amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.

Job Number: CMH07739

Applications Close: 18 October 2023