Clinical Team Leader-Early Intervention Service - Hapai Ora ( Early Intervention Service ) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Full time - Clinical Team Leader – Hapai Ora

Early intervention first episode psychosis.

Exciting opportunity to join the leadership team at Hapai, a well-established early intervention team based at Epsom, Auckland.

 Working in partnership with a lead clinician and the support of a clinical coordinator you will provide clinical and operational leadership to a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians.

 Hāpai Ora offers innovative early intervention services to tāngata whai i te ora (person seeking wellness/service user) up to age 30 who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis or at high risk of psychosis. Hāpai Ora serves those within the Te Toka Tumai geographic area for up to 2 years.

We are a community-based early intervention service working with whānau to help acutely unwell young people to return to the community. We follow a multidisciplinary team approach and provide comprehensive treatment and support for youth with a first episode of psychosis or an at risk mental state.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

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.

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

The Clinical Team Leader role has responsibility for a multidisciplinary team of mental health clinicians. The role includes both a clinical and leadership/management component, reporting to the Service Clinical Director and working collaboratively with the Operations Manager, Lead Clinicians and clinical coordinator.

The multi-disciplinary team is made up of mental health professionals from the disciplines of psychiatry, psychology, social work, occupational therapy, psychotherapy, nursing and cultural advisors, employment support and peer support specialist.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

The position requires a self-motivated and conscientious leader with a strong clinical and service user focus. You will relish the challenges and enjoy working in a supportive environment. You will have a positive attitude, flexibility and a proven ability to form good relationships with staff, service users and their families/whanau. You will work collaboratively at a senior clinical level with clients, colleagues, mental health service providers, and other community agencies to promote service user recovery.

We welcome applications from experienced NZ registered Mental Health Nurses, Clinical Psychologists, Registered psychotherapists Occupational Therapists and Social Workers. A full and clean driver's license is required.

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

For more information about this role please contact Sharon Kipling-Adamson, Operations Manager, at sharonka@adhb.govt.nz

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.

For more information on what we offer, please click here.

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 Reshma Amin, Recruitment Consultant at Reshmaa@adhb.govt.nz or call +64021574042