Occupational Therapist - Intellectual Disability Service

Occupational Therapist - Intellectual Disability Service

Contract : Permanent, Full Time (1 FTE), Rostered and Rotating

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora isfirmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated toserving all New Zealanders.

Through integration and collaboration, we'rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whanau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The Occupational Therapy role iscritical in the effective implementation of the service model of care.

Thenature of rehabilitation provided for these clients necessitates staff in theseroles to provide active support, role modelling and coaching giving clients theopportunity to implement learned skills.

The Occupational Therapist willprovide assessment and intervention for clients in 1 : 1 and group settings.

Youwill work with a group of Occupational Therapists and Occupational therapistsupport workers across the Intellectual Disability Service.

About theTeam / Service Location

The Intellectual Disability Secure Service hasregional and national services :

Haumietiketike is a regional intellectualdisability adult secure forensic unit which has 11 beds for both males andfemales.

The Step-Down Rehabilitative Cottages include twoseparate houses providing four adult beds in each cottage.

Hikitia Te Wairua is the national intellectualdisability secure forensic unit for young people.

This building is co-locatedwith the Rangatahi (Youth Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit) and Nga Taiohi(National Secure Youth Forensic Unit).

Manawai Individualised Service Units (ISU) is a nationalfacility for adults with an intellectual disability and / or mental illness who have conditions of such severity that they have beensubject to long-term hospital level care compromising their quality of life.

RIDCAS is aregional community team providing consultation and liaison with both mentalhealth and disability contracts.

About you

EssentialProfessional Qualifications / Accreditations / Registrations :

NZ Registered Occupational Therapist with currentannual practicing certificate.

Member of OccupationalTherapy New Zealand - Professional Association (desirable).

Fulldrivers licence.

Experience :

An interest in and knowledge ofworking with intellectual disability and mental health service users.

Ability to work under guidance andaccording to treatment plans and guidelines developed.

Ability to make an effective unit / team contribution.

Ability to communicate clearly andeffectively both written and oral.

Excellent interpersonal andcommunication skills.

Sensitive to the needs of serviceusers, staff and the public.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Understanding of the needs of othercultures.

Understanding of and adherence to CCHVDistricts aims and objectives.

Someone well-suited to the role will place ahigh value on the following :

A commitment and understanding of thete Tiriti o Waitangi (and application tohealth) and a willingness to work positively in improving outcomes for Maori.

Working collaboratively with otherclinicians.

Deliveringidentified outcomes.

Working at HealthNew Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is'the weaving of wellness'.

We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

Our people are at the heartofeverything we do.

Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

We embrace diversityand welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages,ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.

A workforce that is diverseand inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service ourcommunity.

We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus onMaori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now'.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 1 st December.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

We will reviewapplications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, beforethe closing date of this advertisement.

Job details

Job Reference : Job Reference : MHA

Location :

North Island - Wellington - Porirua

Job type :

Job type : Permanent Full time

Expertise :

Clinical - Allied Health - Occupational Therapist

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