Occupational Therapist: Adult Mental Health Services

Occupational Therapist, Adult Mental Health Services
Permanent role
Full time
Based in Takapuna

North Shore Adult Community Mental Health provides acute and on-going support for people aged between 20 and 64 living within the greater North Shore area.
This is an autonomous position that sits within an experienced, dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, which utilises a care coordination approach. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with service users, and family/whanau, to support the development of treatment and recovery plans for service users on your caseload.
We are looking to recruit an Occupational Therapist on a permanent basis. You will possess the following attributes:
* Self-motivation and enthusiasm
* Experience working within a recovery framework
* Excellent skills for communicating with service users, family/whanau, team members and other agencies
* Proven skills in mental health assessment, treatment and safety planning
* An understanding of the social issues and social service systems and organisations
* Effective community and networking skills
* To be considered for this position you will have a recognised Occupational Therapy degree
* NZ registration and a current APC
* At least two years' experience in mental health.
This role is supported by a professional senior and a professional advisor.
For further information about the position please contact Patrick Hinchey Team Manager - North Adult Mental Health services on (09) 487 1414. For more information about our recruitment process, please contact Glenn Bratton on 09 442 7251.
Please click here for a copy of the position description.
Closing date: 28 May 2020
Position number : WDHB10125