Occupational Therapist | West Adult Community Mental Health

Occupational Therapist | West Adult Community Mental Health

Permanent part-time opportunity 0.8FTE in the West Adult Community Mental Health Team

Work closely with an experienced multidisciplinary team

New Zealand registration with the relevant professional board and current Annual Practicing Certificate is essential

Health 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 role

The 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 You

We 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 unwell 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 essential

Working at Health New Zealand

Health 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 Apply

To apply please click 'apply now'.

All applications must be submitted through our online career's portal.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nat Gaunt -

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Job details

Job Reference : Job Reference : PC

Location :

South Island - Canterbury - Christchurch

Job type : Expertise :

Clinical - Allied Health - Occupational Therapist

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