Mental Health Clinician

Adult Community Mental Health

Part-time (up to 0.9 FTE available/36 hours per week)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to join a passionate team who places great value on putting people first, embedding Te Ao Māori in every-day practice, leading with kindness and achieving excellence together, then this position as a Community Mental Clinician may be the opportunity for you!

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated registered health professional to join our multi-disciplinary team at the Adult Community Mental Health & Addiction Service (CMHAS) in Rotorua. The role will include a mix of care coordination as well as profession specific interventions, i.e. functional assessments. Also involves working with people as they transition from the inpatient service to the community.

About you
You should have:

• ability to connect and build trusting relationships with a wide range of people from the community (essential)
• strong assessment and therapeutic intervention skills (preferred)
• ability to work efficiently both independently and with other clinicians in our skilled multi-disciplinary team
• registration, or be eligible for registration, with a NZ professional body
• a current full clean NZ drivers licence, and
• meet requirements for the children’s worker safety checks. 

Salary range
$ 75,773 to $ 107,600 pro-rated to hours worked

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About us

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, fee flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

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How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz.

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change. Please beware of recruitment scams. Health New Zealand recruitment processes do not ask candidates for money at any stage.