Registered Health Clinician, Early Intervention In Psychosis

Working in our Early Intervention in Psychosis team, based in WhangareiPermanent, full-time role working 40 hours per weekSupportive multi-disciplinary 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

As a Registered Health Clinician in our Early Intervention in Psychosis team, you will be working with rangatahi and tangata whaiora between the ages of 13 and 25 who have experienced a first presentation of psychosis.

As a case manager, you will be responsible for providing integrated assessment and treatment, taking account psychosocial issues relevant to the development and wellbeing of youth and young adults within the context of family / whanau.

You will develop and facilitate therapeutic interventions for youth and young adults as needed and liaise with Hospital Health Services, community agencies and other youth and young adult specific organisations to increase access to specialist care for whaiora requiring the services of mental health professionals.

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About the Team / Service / Location

This role is part of Te Roopu Kimiora, Child & Adolescent Mental Health and Alcohol and Drug Service.

This supportive multi-disciplinary team actively promotes recovery focused care and are seeking an autonomous practitioner who is keen to innovate and participate in service development to join us.

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About you

You will have :

New Zealand registration and a current practicing certificate with a relevant professional body or hold DAPAANZ registrationA passion for working with young people and their whanau, along with a diverse and flexible approach, and proficient skills and knowledge, with a commitment to Tikanga Maori.Working knowledge of the youth and young adult specific agencies.Strong assessment and intervention skills within the mental health and addiction sector.A current full New Zealand drivers licence with the ability to travel throughout the region.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 careers portal by 25 November

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

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