Mental Health Practitioner (Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker) at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Community Mental Health Community Acute Service Manaaki House

Seeking applications from experienced Registered Nurses, Social Workers, and Occupational Therapists,

Permanent, full-time rostered role, Monday to Sunday

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 are seeking applications from registered nurses, social workers and occupational therapists who are experienced in Mental Health to work in our Community Acute Service team.

Our Planned Acute Care teams provide a comprehensive range of therapeutic treatment options offering intensive home support when increased intervention is required. As a key member of this professional, dedicated team, youll be assessing and managing the needs of service users that are referred to the service with an acute mental health presentation and increased risk.

Our Planned Acute Care Team members are rostered into our Urgent Response Service (including weekends and nights). The Urgent Response Service assess tāngata whai i te ora who require an urgent mental health assessment This is a dynamic team that responds assertively to the acute mental health needs of tāngata whai i te ora in the community.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Manaaki House provides a multi-disciplinary, recovery focussed service for clients living in east Auckland Tamaki area. You will be part of a dedicated service, supporting excellent clinical care, while developing your existing Mental Health knowledge and clinical skills in an established and multidisciplinary work environment.

The Community Acute Service provided by Te Toka Tumai Auckland is made up of 2 functions. Our Planned Acute Care teams, based in each of the four adult Community Mental Health Services across Auckland and our Urgent Response Service, based at Greenlane Clinical Centre. As a member of our Community Acute Service, you will work across both parts of the service. The Community Acute Service operates 24 hours, 7 days a week.

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About you

To be successful in this role you will.

Possess clinical expertise and a strong focus on patient-centred care.

Exhibit the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, mental health service providers, government agencies, and community organizations to advance clients recovery.

Hold a valid Annual Practicing Certificate (APC).

Possess a Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health.

Have minimum 2 Year MH experience working in a Mental Health setting.

Demonstrate a dedicated commitment to biculturalism.

Willing to become a Duly Authorised Officer of the Mental Health act

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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.