Occupational Therapist | West Adult Community Mental Health

Hillmorton Hospital, ChristchurchPermanent part-time opportunity 0.8FTE in the West Adult Community Mental Health TeamWork closely with an experienced multidisciplinary teamNew Zealand registration with the relevant professional board and current Annual Practicing Certificate is essentialHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the

principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system

that serves all New Zealanders.About the roleThe West Adult Community Psychiatric Service has an

exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with mental health

experience to join their community team.

West Sector provides an assessment

and treatment service for tangata whaiora (consumers) experiencing mental

illnesses and works closely with their whanau (family) - both in the community

and alongside inpatient services.

About YouWe are looking for a professional and highly motivated

Occupational Therapist to join our team.

To be successful in our team you will

need to display a positive attitude and enthusiasm for this area of work, you

will enjoy being part of a committed and diverse multi-disciplinary team, you

will work in collaboration with a group of professionals that recognises the

importance of providing quality care and services to Whaiora, their friends and

whanau.

Interacting with a variety of stakeholders, you will have an ability to

effectively manage and prioritise Occupational Therapy assessments,

formulations and interventions in the community.You will work within a multi-disciplinary team,

and in collaboration with our tangata whaiora and their family / whanau, primary

care, community supports and our inpatient teams.It is essential that you have the ability to

think on your feet, triage and prioritise tangata whaiora's needs

appropriately, and in a timely manner.You will work alongside tangata whaiora who you

will proactively engage with and support to engage with their treatment and

other holistic supports.Highly developed risk assessment is important,

as is your ability to develop effective rapport with people who may be mentally

u.nwell or distressed.A key aspect of this role is the assessment and

formulation of occupational therapy interventions, you will then take

responsibility for undertaking these interventions alongside Whaiora.Liaising with whanau and other carers, NGOs,

police, probation and other services is all part of this community-based role.There is an expectation that you will initiate,

develop and provide group-based interventions for Whaiora.A minimum of 2 year' experience in a mental

health setting is preferable;New Zealand Registration as an Allied

Health Professional with Annual Practicing certificate is essentialWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring

excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

We embrace a workforce that

is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and

service our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse

Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to ApplyWe will review applications as received and may proceed

with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.