Work-first Occupational Therapist at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, Kenepuru Hospital/Porirua

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District

Location:  14 Hartham Place, Porirua

Service:    Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) - Porirua

Contract:  Permanent, part time 0.5 FTE

Salary:      Between $77,087  - $116,390 ( depending on experience )

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

CAMHS teams provide specialist mental health services for children and adolescents between the ages of birth and 19 years (inclusive) with indicators of significant mental health problems. 

The wise and brilliant Occupational Therapist that I work with, tell me that the evidence is clear, supporting young people into work/education and then making sure they have the supports to stay in those roles is better for their long term Mental health, than medication - So if you want a role that makes a long term difference for young people joinery to wellness, become the Porirua CAMHS, work first consultant.   

Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team

Porirua has the advantage of being the first city away from Wellington, this means that people choose to live and work in this area. The outcome of this is that we have good working relationships with NGO - s. There are several tertiary education providers.  Making the work first role an achievable role.

This mental health team is filled with dedicated and skilled clinicians and we create a bright and positive workspace. 

Moū - About you

You will be a registered Occupational Therapist with the ability to provide an evidence based supported employment, education and career development approach that reflects and is responsive to the transition needs of young service users and their employment and study pathways. You will have an up to date annual practicing certificate.

Previous knowledge and experience in the workfirst space, would be an advantage, but not a defining factor.  Ability to adapt communication styles to different client needs, being results orientated with a commitment to making a difference.  A willingness to work within a team and let the team support you.

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

To find out more about us click on the following links:

Capital and Coast

Hutt Valley

Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed