Registered Health Clinician - Duty / Crisis Clinician

Permanent full-time role working at Dargaville HospitalJoin our supportive Community Mental Health and Addiction Services teamHealth 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

We are looking for a Registered Health Clinician to join our supportive Mental Health and Addictions services multidisciplinary team based in Kaipara.

This is a DutyCrisis role with a small case load.

You would be the first point of call for our Mental Health and Addictions service in Kaipara.

This role offers opportunities that include case management, assessment, monitoring, varied group work and liaison across the health sector.

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About the Team

Our team provide a full range of mental health and alcohol and drug services including assessment, group therapy, family / whanau and individual interventions.

We work with both the person and their family to achieve the best possible results.

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About you

A qualified health professional with a current registration such as a Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Counsellor or be eligible for DAPAANZ registrationExperience in acute and / or community mental health practiceExperience working in the alcohol and drug field and / or have a recognised qualification in alcohol and drug studiesSkilled in assessing and treating people experiencing co-existing disordersExcellent in written and verbal communication skillsA passion for working alongside people and their whanau with a diverse and flexible approachA willingness to undertake professional development and be a positive team memberA Duly Authorised Officer (DAO) or willing to become oneWorking 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 careers portal by 7 December

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera,

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