Mental Health Clinical Team Member

Permanent, 0.8FTE positionBased in the Tauranga CommunityAbout the RoleAre you ready for a new challenge?
An opportunity has arisen for a Registered Health Professional with Mental Health experience to join the South Team on a permanent basis within the Tauranga Adult Community Mental Health Service.This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly supportive and friendly team.
The successful applicant will be joining a multi-disciplinary team with a focus on the Recovery Model for individuals who have a serious mental disorder.
The aim of this team is to work with referrers, health partners, families/whanau, and the community to provide effective triage, assessment, and management of Tangata Whaiora who are requiring our services.We work alongside the Tangata Whaiora with the core values of patient-centred care, achieving this with a focus on maximising health while promoting independence in the community.
You will be provided with support from the Clinical Lead around caseloads and clinical issues, and there will be opportunities to develop your skills within the team - including progression via PDRP or CASP.The nature of the work itself means that there is a lot of variety, so it is different and diverse each day.
This is a permanent, 0.8FTE part-time position working 32 hours per week.About YouIf you are a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with the following attributes we want to hear from you!
To be successful in this role you will have:Registration with a current practising certificateAt least two years of experience in a mental health settingA passion and a drive to make a real difference through your work and have a strong cultural awareness.Desire for continued learningFlexibility to work within a team and autonomously.A good sense of humour!Working for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'.
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Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion: We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us.Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment.
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All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Sunday 9th of March.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
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