Mental health Clinician - Tu Maia at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Join the Tū Māia Regional Youth Forensics Service, Greenlane location (Auckland)
• Permanent, full-time position Monday-Friday role
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of young people.

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

Tū Māia Regional Youth Forensics Service is searching for a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist, Social Worker or Mental Health Nurse to join our dedicated team. In this rewarding role, you'll play a vital part in supporting the rehabilitation and well-being of youth involved in the justice system.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Tū Māia Regional Youth Forensics Service is a specialised service dedicated to providing comprehensive forensic mental health assessments and interventions for young people involved in the justice system. Our mission is to support the rehabilitation and reintegration of young people into their communities, promoting their mental health and overall well-being. We work closely with various stakeholders, including families, schools, and community services, to ensure a holistic approach to each young persons care.

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About you

You will be a registered Social worker, Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist and have a current Annual Practising Certificate. This role is ideal for candidates who have experience and skills working with people from a range of cultural backgrounds and has worked in a Community Mental Health setting previously.

Being a confident communicator and decision maker are imperative. Strong organisational skills and a high level of time management are also required in the role. A full and clean NZ driver licence is essential in this community-based role. 

You will:

Hold New Zealand Registration with the relevant registration board

Have a minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience

Have a minimum of two years mental health experience.

Have advanced functional assessment skills, including sensory assessment and intervention.

Have strong clinical reasoning and intervention planning expertise.

Experience working with children and adolescents in a mental health context.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and report writing skills.

Commitment to bi-cultural practice and a diverse work environment.

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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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jade Smith (Recruitment Consultant) Jade.Smith@TeWhatuOra.Govt.Nz

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