Clinical Coordinator Tū Māia , Regional Youth Forensics Service

• Work in a regionally focused, multi-disciplinary team, whose primary role is the assessment of children and adolescents involved in the Youth Justice system.
• Bring your Child and Adolescent Mental Health and/or Youth Forensic work experience to this leadership role.
• Permanent, Full-time (40 hours) role, Monday to Friday, based in our Greenlane Clinical Centre- Auckland - NZ

 Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Tū Māia, Regional Youth Forensics Service is seeking a highly organized and results-oriented Clinical Coordinator to join our dynamic team. In this lynchpin role, you'll play a pivotal part in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our specialist youth justice service.

Are you a passionate leader with a knack for building strong relationships and streamlining processes?

Tū Māia, Regional Youth Forensic Service is dedicated to providing specialized forensic mental health services to young people aged 10-18 years who are involved in the justice system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, culturally responsive care that supports the rehabilitation and reintegration of young people into their communities.

Our multidisciplinary team comprises psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, and nurses who work collaboratively to assess, treat, and support young people with complex needs. We strive to create a safe and therapeutic environment where every young person has the opportunity to heal, grow, and thrive.

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

 Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

• A minimum of 3 years' experience working in child and adolescent mental health.
•  Proven experience within the youth justice, child protection, or a related field.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to thrive in a busy environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• A talent for building strong and cohesive teams, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategies to reduce team stress.
•  Experience in relationship management with legislative agencies including Police, Health, Mental Health, Child Protection, Youth Justice, and the Aotearoa Courts System.
• Expertise in coordinating referrals to internal and external specialists, including court report writers.
•  The ability to orchestrate team interventions, psychiatric reviews, and individual and group therapy sessions.
• A commitment to auditing clinical practice and ensuring quality service delivery.
• A passion for research and data capture to inform service development and tell a compelling story.
• A bicultural approach that embraces diversity and equity within the systemic framework.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement initiatives to optimize service delivery and outcomes for young people.
•  Act as a liaison with external agencies, including law enforcement, courts, legal representatives and child protection services, to advocate for the needs of young people and ensure integrated care.

For more information about this role please contact Nicole Robertson, via NicoleR2@adhb.govt.nz

 Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are also an Accredited Employer with Immigration NZ (Please visit Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa for more information if you will be needing a Work Visa)

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

 He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland.

The opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people involved in the justice system.

• A leadership role within a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• The chance to work in partnership with the Clinical Team Leader and Clinical Leads.
• A challenging and rewarding role offering continuous learning and development opportunities.

For more information on what we offer, please click here.

 Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Reshma Amin - Recruitment Consultant at Reshmaa@adhb.govt.nz or 021574042 to discuss how we can best support your application.