Duty Worker, Child and Adolescent MHS at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)

Part-time (24 hrs), temporary parental leave cover (up to 12 months) 

Duty/crisis work

(Registered Nurse or Social Worker)

Based in Palmerston North though covers region

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We have an incredibly exciting opportunity available for practitioners with CAMHS or like for like experience.

Our Duty crisis role. One of a small team (alongside the new role of brief intervention worker) will work at the front end of CAMHS ensuring children, young people and their families get a smooth and supportive introduction into our service and compassionate and appropriate care when experiencing a mental health crisis or a severe mental health issue. For this role we require someone preferably with experience in CAMHS, though essentially with experience in mental health and crisis work. Someone who has extraordinary communication skills and can make people feel at ease in their presence.

Hours of work will be 24 hours per week (0.6FTE), with actual hours to be negotiated between Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm.

We need someone who can work autonomously and is a team player, who is flexible, strong in who they are and willing to share and to learn along the way. Sense of humour an absolute must and the ability to enjoy our team.

In return we can offer:

• A truly amazing and authentic team who support and enjoy each other's company!
• Great opportunities for clinical growth and development
• A supportive environment, that recognises the value of the work we do with children and young people
• A smashing community that works hard to ensure our Young people and their families reach their potential

About the Team

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.  We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.  With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

About the Location

Manawatū offers the perfect blend of city convenience and rural charm. Whether you're drawn to peaceful village life, vibrant townships, or the buzz of the city, you'll find your ideal lifestyle here. It's a family-friendly region that's easy to live in and even easier to love. The region is also home to excellent schools and two tertiary institutions: Massey University and the International Pacific College.

Outdoor enthusiasts are spoiled for choice—beaches, ski fields, lakes, and mountains are all within reach, along with fantastic hiking and mountain biking tracks. With no traffic and a short commute to work, achieving true work-life balance is the everyday reality.

Our central location makes it easy to explore the rest of New Zealand, whether you're heading off on a road trip or catching a short flight.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the advertised date.

If we have your interest, then ring me today for a chat about your possible future with us!

Call me NOW on 0275468828 (Bev Huttley, Clinical Manager, email: bev.huttley@midcentraldhb.govt.nz) or Glen Jacobs on 0272373953 (Email: glen.jacobs@midcentraldhb.govt.nz)

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.