## Mo tenei turanga mahi | About this role
- Napier Health Centre, Mental Health & Addictions
- Permanent, Full-time 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)
- Health 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
- Napier Community Mental Health & Addiction Service (CMH&A) is a specialist provider for adults and their whanau who are most severely affected by mental illness and / or addiction.
We are currently seeking a registered health professional with the passion, experience, and qualification for assisting tangata whaiora facing mental health and addiction challenges.
About the Team / Service / LocationBased at Napier Health Centre, we provide assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for people experiencing mental illness and addiction, Monday to Friday, 8am5pm.Our multidisciplinary team works with Service Users and their whanau to create tailored recovery plans that set goals, support wellness, and are regularly updated.
We ensure consented, evidence-based care, supported by psychiatry, psychology, nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counselling, support work, and cultural services through Kaitakawaenga and Po Whirinaki Maori.Hawkes Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about.
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About youWe welcome inquiries from registered nurses, social workers, and occupational therapists.Key qualifications for this role include,Postgraduate qualification specific to Mental Health and AddictionsRecent and relevant community mental health and addiction clinical experienceExcellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary teamBe working as a Duly Authorised Officer, or be willing to train as suchExperience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in actionYour genuine interest in contributing to the holistic development of mental health and addiction services is essential.Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo view the position description, click the links below and / or apply for the role please click apply now.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Wilfrid McKerras ator call onWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.| Location : | Hawkes Bay |#J-
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