## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role
- Primary MentalHealth Clinician(s)
- Registered Health Professional eg; Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist
- Mental Health Brief Intervention Service - Timaru
- Permanent, Full Time or Part-time, (2.1 FTE available)Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi andis dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.
Through integration andcollaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership,equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the RoleThe Primary Mental Health Clinician is a keymember of the Mental Health Brief Intervention Service within Health NewZealand Primary Mental Health and Addiction Service - South Canterbury.To role provides service foradults, who are referred by their General Practitioner / Nurse Practitioner / Practice Nurse, NGO or other Mental Health Service, with mild to moderatemental health issues.Initial assessment will be required to determine a treatmentplan in conjunction with the person referred.
Interventions are to be focused,specific and short term.
About youThis role suits someone who enjoys workingwithin a proactive team environment, who is well organised and with excellentinterpersonal and communications skills.The person must be able to work alongside andcollaborate with a range of health professionals, leading on initiatives andachieving desired outcomes.An in depth understanding and ability toimplement a range of treatment modalities in required.
Additionally, the person will also have thefollowing;Current New Zealand Registration and APC in their professionA post graduate mental health qualification would be desirableA Valid New Zealand Driver's LicenseWorking at Health New ZealandOur people are at the heart of everything wedo.Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring ourequal employment opportunity obligations.
We embrace diversity and welcomeapplication from all people, including all gender identities, ages,ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.
A workforce that is diverseand inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service ourcommunity.
We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus onMaori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to ApplyPlease apply forthis vacancy online directly via our career's portal atIf you have anyquestions regarding this role, please contact Human Resources by phoning .Close Date: 12 October 2025Please note,we will bereviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitmentprocess, before the closing date of this advert on 12 October 2025 and the role may close early if a suitable applicantis found before the close.| Location : | Mental Health Services (Kensington Centre) |#J-18808-Ljbffr