Exciting opportunity to join the growing Explore Specialist Services TeamBring your counselling and wellbeing skills to make a difference to the lives of our tamarikiFull time/part time and school hours positions are available based in the Whanganui regionWho are we| Ko wai matouExplore is part of NZ Health Group and our vision is to enhance the wellbeing of all New Zealanders. We do this by partnering directly with people, their whanau and wider support networks to provide high quality, evidence-based wellbeing services that build on people's existing strengths and resources. We adopt ethical approaches that promote human rights, inclusion in society and equal opportunities.We work across traditional boundaries and bring together a variety of disciplines and expertise, ensuring the delivery of efficient innovative, person centred and community focused services.About the role | He korero whakamarama mo tenei turangaYou will be part of a new and expanding school counselling service and you will work with school leadership teams, children and whanau to understand the unique needs of the akonga/learners at the school and their cultural needs. You will be experienced at working with tamariki, whanau and local communities and you will have a strong commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi.This is a full time position.Wellbeing Specialist is responsible for the delivery of high quality professional services based on personalised assessment, individual or group therapy and education in wellbeing for a wide range of psychological issues, consistent with our contract obligations with government agencies, funders and other providers.As a Wellbeing Specialist you will be responsible for the delivery of services to children, and adults that are clinically safe and responsive to client need. Your work with clients will be person centred, efficient and innovative.You will use a range of evidence-based assessment and therapeutic models and work alongside clients and other disciplines to facilitate sustained and enduring change, stabilisation and/or safety for the client. What you will bring | Nga tohungatanga mo tenei turangaExperience in providing a range of strengths-based counselling modalities appropriate to a range of issues e.g. bereavement, trauma, parenting, self-harm, anxiety, resilienceAble to apply Maori models of wellbeing and basic tikanga practices to protect the cultural safety of Maori clients, team members, and selfExperience or validated training in relevant interventions such as CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDRA current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) as relevant to membership/registrationAn understanding and commitment to the Code of Health and Disabilities Services Consumer Rights, Professional and regulatory requirementsExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including competence in professional report writingProven ability to work in teamsSpecialist knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based therapeutic approachesAbility to conduct appropriate (including complex) case formulationAbility to undertake evaluation alongside clinical practice and develop and deliver training programmes to a wide variety of audiencesExperience with Microsoft Office SuiteA current driver's license for community-based practitionersAbility to travel and flexibility to stay overnight for business related needs if requiredWhy Us | He aha ai matou?We provide you with training to support you to learn the roleWith respect and autonomy, your practice will develop to best suit the people you supportWe recognise the importance of work/life balance, and we provide a work place with flexibilityWe promote a safe and supportive environment where colleagues can share and learn from one anotherWe pride ourselves on providing competitive salaries, supervision and professional development and progression to ensure you can deliver the best support for our clients and achieve successful outcomesPlease apply online and include a CV and covering letter.Applications close | Te katinga o tenei whai turanga: 27th September 2023 at 5pm - interviews might take place prior to applications closing.Applicants for this position will be a NZ Citizen/Resident or have a valid NZ work visa.Only suitable candidates will be contacted for interview.
