Health Improvement Practitioner (Matanga Whai Ora)

4 August

• Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)Palmerston NorthFull-timeFull-time, Fixed Term role until 30 June
• Are you passionate about improving health and reducing inequality in our community?

Are you ready to make a positive impact on community wellbeing?

About THINK Hauora : THINK Hauora provides primary health services across Palmerston North, Manawatu, Tararua, Horowhenua and Otaki communities.

We work with general practices and community health service providers, and support core alliances with Te Whatu Ora MidCentral, Te Tihi o Ruahine and Raukawa Whanau Ora.We are committed to enhancing health and wellbeing within all communities, including Maori, Pasifika, Youth, and LGBTQIA+ communities, across our rohe.

We value diversity and inclusivity, and we warmly welcome individuals from all walks of life to contribute to our vision of Connecting Communities for Wellbeing.THINK Hauora is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and aspires to be an exemplar Te Tiriti Partner whose Board and employees actively contribute to the achievement of Pae Ora (Healthy Futures for Maori) across our rohe.

We maintain this by expressing and activating the five principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi across all layers of our Organisation.Whakamarumarutia | Active ProtectionOur organisational culture is one that celebrates diversity, ideas, innovation, and solutions, whilst striving toward the goal of equitable health outcomes within the community.About the Role : This role sits in the Te Ara Rau Access & Choice team, known as "The Pathway of Unlimited Possibilities," and operates within the Connecting Communities Team.

We offer brief psychological interventions and hauora support to anyone in the MidCentral rohe.

This is a full-time fixed term role ending on 30 June

In this role, as part of a collaborative primary health care team you will : Provide Brief Psychological Interventions centred primarily on evidence-based practices (e.g. CBT, MI and ACT) within a Stepped Care approach.Promote Self-Management Skill Training and other relevant Interventions.Liaise and organise mental health and addiction responses across primary mental health continuum (e.g. other community settings including secondary Mental Health, AOD services).

Offer a generalist approach to Primary Mental Health (e.g. monitoring of physical and mental health needs for Tangata Whaiora and whanau).

Co-ordinate access to Packages of Care opportunities where appropriate.Work alongside General Practice Teams (GPTs) to provide co-ordination, education and immediate responses to mental health queries.Provide access for Tangata Whaiora and whanau to E-therapy and other relevant self-management resourcesKey Qualifications : To be considered for this role, you must have : An agile and flexible mindset; willing to work in a new wayMinimum of two years' experience in a mental health setting providing brief psychological interventions (i.e. CBT, MI, SFT, ACT / FACT)Be a registered health professional with a current annual practising certificateAn awareness and understanding of clinical riskAn understanding of various cultures within the community and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and servicesInnovative and pragmatic when problem solvingA basic understanding of how general practice teams work within primary careA demonstrable commitment to and knowledge of Te Tiriti O WaitangiA current Drivers licenseWillingness to provide education and training to relevant audiencesAdditional training will be provided to support you in this new role.

You will also receive ongoing support and mentorship.At THINK Hauora you will work alongside a diverse team of professionals who are passionate about delivering primary health care to our region and making a positive impact to our communities.

Working for THINK Hauora will provide genuine opportunity to contribute to the quality and wellbeing of our rohe.What we offerAt THINK Hauora you will work alongside a diverse team of professionals who are passionate about delivering primary health care to our region and making a positive impact to our communities.

Working for THINK Hauora will provide genuine opportunity to contribute to the quality and wellbeing of our rohe.Our staff benefits include :

Applications will be considered as they are received so do not delay your application!

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