Permanent full time 3.0FTE

Are you seeking that role with real impact and meaning? Would you like to see the tangible outcome of your work, in your community, every day? At Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand, we're driving health equality for Te Tai Tokerau, and we want you to be a part of our diverse and passionate whānau.

Te Whatu Ora is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced Registered Health Clinicians to join our team in a role where you can be part of making a difference.

In conjunction with the Child & Adolescent Mental Health and Alcohol and other Drug (AoD) Team, you will be co-ordinating care to meet identified needs of referred children and young people within the context of family, school and peer groups. You will provide children, young people, and families presenting to the Child & Adolescent Mental Health and AoD Service with integrated assessment and treatment, taking account of psychosocial issues relevant to the development and wellbeing of children and adolescents within the context of family/whānau.

The role is part of Te Roopu Kimiora, Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Alcohol and Drug Service, based in Kaitaia.  This supportive multi-disciplinary team actively promotes recovery focused care and are seeking an autonomous practitioner, who is keen to innovate and participate in service development to join us. These roles are permanent full-time, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

You will have:

• A recognised health qualification and registration with professional organisation, such as Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work Annual Practising Certificate.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Computer literacy and communication skills
• A current full drivers' licence with the ability to travel throughout the region.
• A commitment to working in a culturally safe manner and maintaining proper ethical standards

A career with Te Whatu Ora will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Our people live our values:

Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Vacancy No: AH24-178, AH24-190 & AH24-206

Closes: 2 September 2024