Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough)

Golden Bay/Tasman Community

• Make a difference working with young people and their family and whānau
• Permanent 0.6 FTE position based in our iCAMHS Golden Bay community team.
• Suitable role for a RN, or Allied Health professional e.g. social worker, occupational therapist, preferably with iCAMHS or mental health post-registration experience
  

Ngā mōhiohio e pā hānga ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (iCAMHS) is a regional service for children and youth with serious mental health disorders up to aged 18 years. Our multi-disciplinary team is made up of psychiatrists, mental health nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists and social /allied health workers, all trained in a range of treatment modalities.

An important aspect to this role is inter-agency work; including working with community services such as Oranga Tamariki, schools, GPs and local Maori networks.

This is a permanent, part time position working 48 hours per fortnight (0.6FTE) based in Golden Bay, Tasman.

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

We are looking to appoint an allied health professional or registered nurse, with at least 2-years - experience within an iCAMHS or acute mental health setting. You will be experienced in working with young people and you will be up to date with current research findings relating to major mental health issues and trends in child and adolescent mental health service delivery. You will also have a background in delivering comprehensive assessments and evidence-based interventions for children and youth.

You will be the type of person who fits into a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines and will engender confidence, trust and rapport with clients, their support networks and other agencies and service providers.  

Te Whatu Ora employees are required to have completed their primary course of two NZ approved COVID-19 vaccinations.

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough - s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau hospitals, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork. 

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnA

Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position) 

At Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) we encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community.

Nelson/Tasman is one of New Zealand - s top lifestyle destinations and offers an amazing variety of leisure pursuits, beaches, rivers and national parks with great opportunities for outdoor activities such as kayaking, mountain biking, tramping, skiing, golf, sailing, as well as abundant sunshine and outstanding scenery. For more information on the Nelson/Tasman region visit http://www.nelsonnz.com/

Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 546 1274.

For role specific information please contact Deb Moore -  iCAMHS Service Manager on 03 5461788, or Deb.Moore@nmdhb.govt.nz.

Keen to apply now, it - s easy. Please fill in our online application form.

https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz/Job

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Closing date: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.  

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.