Occupational Therapist - Mental Health

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Based in Greymouth
• Hours are between 0800 and 1630 Monday - Friday
• 0.9FTE Permanent role
• (36hrs / week)
• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicatedto serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we'rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence.
• Ehara taku I toa takitahi engari, he toa takitini
• My strength, is not the strength of one, itis the strength of many
• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicatedto serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we'rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence.The Allied Health team are looking for a NZregistered Occupational Therapist with a specialist interest in Mental Healthto join our team of enthusiastic and dedicated multidisciplinaryprofessionals.Within the wider AH team, we have a small team of OccupationalTherapists who work together to provide a generalist service. Our teamprovides a range of inpatient and community-based health services for thecommunity. Thisrole will give you the opportunity to further your experience working across awide range of specialties and advance your practical skills.The WestCoast is renowned for its beauty, wilderness and outdoor activityopportunities, the people of the West Coast area are resilient with a strongCommunity spirit.Living on the West Coast offers a superb lifestyle and a great work life balance. No more city congestion bike or even walk to work. If you enjoy the outdoors - the mountains, sea, rivers and lakes await you. Still need a bit of the city, Christchurch is only 3 hours' drive away. There are real opportunities to step onto the housing ladder, as our most recently engaged employees can attest to.To find outmore about living and working here on the Coast visit
• About the Role
• As anOccupational Therapist working in Mental Health, you will be responsible for providingassessment, education and treatment using a patient centred model of care forpatients (all ages) inclusive of physical and mental health conditions.This rolespans across our Manaakitanga Mental Health Inpatient Unit and our patients inthe community giving a diverse and rewarding workload. Travel to otherlocations throughout the West Coast will be part of the role.Whatyou'll do with your time :
• Assessment and treatment of Manaakitanga Mental Health inpatients with appropriate goal setting and outcome measures
• Support transition from inpatients into community
• Work as an integral part of the inpatient & community inter-disciplinary teams
• Liaising with all appropriate health professionals and other agencies to ensure we achieve the best outcomes for our patients
• Providing education for the families / whānau and carers of our patients as necessary
• About you
• We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist who has worked within a mental health scope of practice for at least 3 years to join our multi disciplinary team.
• It is essential that you have
• Minimum 3 years working as a Mental Health Occupational Therapist
• The ability to work effectively under pressure
• The ability to be an effective team member, recognising the importance of team work
• The ability to work independently, yet seek support when needed
• Strong communication skills and cultural awareness
• You must be flexible with excellent time management
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Workingfor Health New Zealand
• HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated toensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand. TheEquity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the healthsystem think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes thecultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.Weparticularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled,and rainbow communities.
• Howto Apply
• Toview the position description and / or apply for the role please click 'applynow.' All applications must be submitted through our onlinecareers portal. If you have any questions aboutthe role, please contact
• Alex Jay
• at
• Please note, we will be reviewing applications asreceived and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing dateof this advert therefore we encourage you to apply early.
• | Location : | Greymouth |

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