## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role
- Occupational Therapist - West Recovery, Adult Mental Health Services
- Permanent opportunity
- Part-time (0.4 FTE - 16 hours per week)
- Based in Henderson
- Monday to Friday
- Te Whatu Ora Waitemata serves the communities of North and West Auckland and the Rodney District, a population of nearly 550,000.
Dedicated to the delivery of public health care, Waitemata is committed to best care for everyone - to the patient, their family / whanau, the community and iwi, and the healthcare workforce.The West Adult Mental Health Service provides a range of services to people aged
years who are experiencing mental health difficulties.About the roleWe are looking for an enthusiastic motivated New Zealand registered OT to join a cohesive, multidisciplinary team providing assessment and treatment to service users and their family / whanau.Ideally you will have sound clinical skills, previous mental health experience and be dedicated to supporting service users in their recovery.If you are able to provide occupational therapy interventions and group work aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of service users plus assume responsibility in a care coordination role then this could be the opportunity for you.
EssentialCurrent practising certificate and professional registration from OTBNZRelevant knowledge and experience of occupational therapy and process standardsKnowledge of the recovery approachNZ full driver's licenceLegal right to work in New Zealand (overseas candidates are welcome to apply)Previous mental health experienceExcellent written and verbal communication skillsBenefitsWorking for the countrys largest district provides more opportunity for professional development and career progression10 days sick leave and 4 weeks annual leaveFor all other exciting employee benefits, pleaseOur ValuesAt Waitemata we are driven by our values of everyone matters, with compassion, connected and better, best, brilliant.We are committed to living up to these values to give you the right balance of autonomy, support, development, encouragement and aroha.If you have the above skills and experience please contact Janette Auld, Team Manager on
questions about the recruitment process, please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant via emailTo view a copy of the job description, pleaseYou may apply for this role by visiting our website at , quoting reference numberWDHBAll applications must be submitted online.We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.Closing Date : 10 NovemberPosition Number : WDHB| Location : | Auckland |#J-
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