Mental Health Professional For Kapiti Child And Adolescent Mental Health Service

Location : Kapiti Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (KCAMHS), Kapiti Health

Centre, Warrimoo Street, Paraparaumu

Contract : Permanent, Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the

principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New

Zealanders.

Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health

system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care,

and excellence.

About the Role

In this dynamic role, you will provide

comprehensive assessment, treatment, and case management for children,

adolescents, and their families or caregivers.

You'll work collaboratively

within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing your expertise to ensure

holistic and culturally responsive care.

Your role will also involve consultation

and liaison with external services and agencies, helping to build strong,

supportive networks around our young people.

As part of our commitment to

continuous improvement, you'll contribute to both clinical and service

development initiatives, bringing your insights and ideas to shape the future

of our service.

Education and information-sharing are

also key elements of this position'you'll provide guidance and support to

external agencies, as well as empowering tamariki, rangatahi and their whanau

with the knowledge they need to navigate their mental health journey.

About the Team / Service / Location

Join our small, supportive Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Service team based in sunny Kapiti, where we pride ourselves on working closely

with NGOs, schools, and the wider community to make a real difference for

tamariki and rangatahi.

Kapiti CAMHS utilises the choice and Partnership

Approach (CAPA) to provide efficient accessible services for tamariki, Rangaiah

and their whanau

About you

• Relevant

qualification in mental health, nursing, social work or occupational therapy,

with current professional registration in New Zealand.

definite advantages in this rewarding role.

mental health setting.

assessment, risk management, and therapeutic intervention skills.

to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and alongside

community partners.

communication skills, written and verbal.

Cultural competency, and

commitment to working in partnership with Maori and Pacific communities.

and commitment to work within the CAPA model.Working at Health

New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'.

We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New

Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Health New

Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal

employment opportunity obligations.

We embrace diversity and welcome

application from all people, including all gender identities, ages,

ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.

A workforce that is diverse

and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our

community.

We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on

Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.'

All applications must be

submitted through our online careers' portal by 25th November.

If you

have any questions about the role, please contact

We will review

applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before

the closing date of this advertisement.