Community Mental Health Professional

What you’ll do

with yourtimeUndertakes all components of case management, including: comprehensive assessment, risk assessment and management, recovery, and treatment planning
Provides client-centred care, utilising evidence-based treatment strategies including, where appropriate, talking therapies
Take part in the local crisis response service roster.
We are looking for a RegisteredHealth professional with either a Nursing or Allied Health background, who hasthe clinical skills required to assist people with current or ongoing mentalhealth problems and to maintain their place in the community. This rolewill be working within the community and within our integrated model of care.
We are looking for someone withthe following traits
Excellent assessment and communication skills
Flexibility to work autonomously as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Understanding and application of the principles of the treaty of Waitangi, with a culturally safe and appropriate approach to practice
Commitment to ongoing professional development
A strong understanding of Maori health inequity and Maori population need
Understanding of contemporary approaches to mental health and wellbeing
We have a variety of roles that can accommodate a range of experiencein the field of mental health
What we are about
We are unique and like no otherin New Zealand with a close-knit community where your work will make a realdifference.
We will help you grow as a leaderin rural health with a continued focus on your career development
We continue to break new groundand shape our health system to wrap care around patients in their communities.
Why us
This isn’t a job for just anyone,joining us means sharing our goals and values and being dedicated to thiscommunity and our team as we seek to become a centre of excellence in ruralhealth care. We offer competitive benefits, flexible working arrangements and arelocation scheme to candidates who will join us in this.
What’s Next
Please apply online via ourcareers or for further questions or acopy of the relevant job description, please contact: Simon Liddy
Applicants will be progressed asthey apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now!