Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Marlborough
Make a difference working with young people and their family and whanau
Permanent full-time position based in sunny Marlborough
Suitable role for a RN, social worker or occupational therapist with a CAMHS or acute mental health post-registration experience
Nga mohiohio e pa ana ki tenei mahi (About this position)
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is a regional service for children and youth with serious mental health disorders up to aged 18 years. Our disciplinary team is made up of psychiatrists, mental health nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists and social 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.
Ko wai he kaitono totika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
We are looking to appoint an allied health professional or registered nurse, with at least 2-years’ experience within a CAMHS or acute mental health setting to this permanent full-time role. 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.
A matou ropu (About our team)
Nelson Marlborough Health is the main health provider for the 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. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.
Etahi atu mohiohio (More Information)
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