Occupational Therapist (Full Time/Part Time) Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau, Auckland

Permanent, Full time - Part time hours can be considered

Based at Te Puawaitanga, Springs Road, East Tamaki

Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines (between step 2 $63,135 - 7 $82,271)

• 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 & Addictions Occupational Therapist. You will have sound knowledge and skills in working with tamariki and rangitahi who reside in the southern part of South Auckland. Our integrated locality-based services provide specialist mental health care for those with serious mental health and addiction problems and provide consultation and liaison with primary care partners for those with mild to moderate concerns.  We cover the areas of Manukau, Manurewa, Papakura and across the Franklin region.  You will work mainly from our base at Springs Road, East Tamaki, but can also have the opportunity to work from Papakura and Pukekohe locations.

We work closely with our tamariki, rangitahi and their whaanau, Non-Government Organisation’s and their Primary Care providers.  You will also be provided with on-going support with clinical supervision and professional development opportunities.

To view the position description, please click here.

Essential:

• NZ Registration as an Occupational Therapist with a current Annual Practising Certificate with OTNZ
• A full driver’s license with no limitations
• Commitment to Tiriti o Waitangi
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience working in Mental Health
• Ideally have CAMHS experience (however consideration will be given to those without)

Benefits:

• Refund of your annual practising certificate cost
• A generous relocation package which includes a one-way flight, accommodation, car rental & shipping freight (T’s & C’s apply)
• Support with Immigration/Visa
• Free parking onsite
• Discounted services as part of our work perks

Please apply online at www.countieshealthjobs.com.
For more information on this role, please contact Avril Scott on Avril.Scott@middlemore.co.nz or Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on 09 276 0044 ext 58680 or amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.

Job Number: CMH07743
Applications Close: 28 September 2023