Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
This role is based in Awhi Mātua our community mental health team who serve the central Auckland population of adults over 65 who are experiencing acute mental illness or behavioural difficulties associated with dementia. The team works with people from acute crisis through to continuing care.
We are seeking an experienced mental health clinician for one of our two Referrals Management Clinician roles. Your responsibilities will include providing clinical triage, clinical liaison with referrers and phone assessments using a triage pathway. You will also work as a clinical team member in the Awhi Mātua Community Team.
For further details, please refer to the position description here.
Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills
· You will be a NZ registered Mental Health Professional (Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist), with a minimum of three years clinical experience.
· Ideally, you will have a postgraduate certificate/diploma in speciality mental health practice.
· This is a community based role, which requires a full NZ Drivers licence.
For more information about this role please contact Keryn Haydon-Smith (Clinical Coordinator) via KerynH@adhb.govt.nz@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. 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. Please include a CV and cover letter with your application.
If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Jade Smith - Recruitment Consultant at jadeelizab@adhb.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.
Reference | GRE00640 |
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Posted on | 24/06/2024 |
Closes on | 24/07/2024 |
Location | Greenlane Clinical Centre |
Expertise | Mental Health |
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