Emerge Aotearoa is a committed Tangata Tiriti organisation and a national provider of mental health, addiction, disability, offender rehabilitation, well-being, and housing services. The core values of the organisation are based on Maori concepts Whakawhanaunga, Manaakitanga, Ako and Whakamana and believe that everyone can live full and rich lives in their communities of choice.
Our office is in Hillsborough and your role will see you work collaboratively with your team and external stakeholders to ensure the wellbeing and recovery of clients who suffer from mental health issues. As a team we work hard and deliver great outcomes to the people we serve and aim to provide a safe nurturing space where Tangata Whaiora feel supported and can live their best life.
As a Mental Health Professional within our team, you'll carry a small case load of your own clients commensurate with your level of experience. In addition to holding a small caseload of clients, you'll utilise your experience and clinical skills to work alongside Kaimahi to provide quality, safe and evidence-based supports to Tangata Whaiora.
Being able draw from the strengths of our dynamic team to create and implement best practice interventions, support plans and rehabilitation strategies to support whaiora to achieve their personal goals, engage within their community as independently as they can, will also contribute to the success of this role.
Most importantly you'll be someone our Service Manager can rely on to assist with quality control, input into audits, the day to day running of the service, on-going liaison and communication with other professionals and ensuring that we provide the best supports for Tangata Whaiora in our service.
This is a permanent, full-time position. Hours are generally from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work required.
You'll have a proven track record of demonstrating assertiveness, accountability and compassion for people while influencing positive change.
To succeed in this role you'll need the following:
A current registration with a professional body covered by HPCA 2003 Act, e.g, Social Work Registration and have a current APCPost qualifying experience working within the Mental Health/AO SectorResilience and strong personal and professional boundariesA calm and patient approach to challenges you may faceA current Full New Zealand driver's licenceThe ability to coach and mentor staff and communicate effectively will also be beneficial.
In addition to driving change in YOUR community, you'll be doing so in a national organisation with opportunities for you to grow and develop, with extensive in-house training and paid study leave on offer.
Importantly, we advocate for your wellbeing! With three days of wellbeing leave, flexible working arrangements and access to free counselling, so you can proactively manage your health and wellbeing.
AND finally working with us will give you access to a range of discounts such as new furniture, gym membership and car rental to mention a few.
Me pehea te tono mai | How to apply Click the apply button now and upload your CV and cover letter telling us about yourself! This role will be advertised until filled so apply today. Whilewe are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusiveorganisation, we areunable to consider applications from anyone who does not currently have the right to legally work in Aotearoa. Reference # 35072
Posted on 15 Apr 2024
Closes on 15 May 2024 23:55
Location(s) Christchurch
Expertise Mental Health Practitioner, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker
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