Mental Health Clinician Te Toki Haumanu

Job Description - Mental Health Clinician Te Toki Haumanu (ROT02800) Vacancy No: Vacancy No: ROT02800 Mental Health Clinician, Te Toki Haumanu Closer to Home services, Rotorua An exciting opportunity has become available to work as a Registered Nurse or Qualified Mental Health Clinician, as part of our new Rotorua based Closer to Home service, Te Toki Haumanu. The roles present a real opportunity to make a positive difference. The Mental Health Clinician will deliver intensive intervention, closer to home, to minimise the need for admission to the Whare Whakaue ward or Specialist Services. To do the role, you will demonstrate the ability to provide independent, high quality, effective psychiatric care so tangata whaiora (service users) can improve their wellbeing, take ownership over their recovery and be connected to the most appropriate service for on-going support. The role is aimed at increasing access to early intervention, to reduce inequalities and clinical risk for tangata whaiora with moderate to severe mental health and addiction needs. The successful candidate will work collaboratively, build and strengthen partnerships with other health care services, the Primary Health Sector and non-governmental organisations (NGO) to achieve positive health outcomes in the Lakes community.  Part time (up to 32 hours per week) Working business hours, Monday – Friday from 8am to 4:30pm  You would be • A Registered Nurse with a current New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate • Have proven experience in working in a specialist mental health setting • Post-graduate training in mental health and addictions will be an asset Awhe utu / Salary range $83,999 - $103,630 pro-rated to hours worked.  Me pehea te tuku tono - How to Apply If this sounds like you, apply online now via The selection process starts from the date of advertising.  Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities such as mountain biking, skiing, and fishing. Family friendly beaches are also an hour's drive away. The Lakes district has a growing multi-cultural community and is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice. Working at Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience in an excellent and supportive work environment.  #J-18808-Ljbffr