Primary Mental Health Clinician(s)

Primary MentalHealth Clinician(s) (Readvertised)

• Registered Health Professional eg; Registered Nurse, Social Worker, OccupationalTherapist
• MentalHealth 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 and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centered care, and excellence.

About the Role

The Primary Mental Health Clinician is a key member of the Mental Health Brief Intervention Service within Health New Zealand Primary Mental Health and Addiction Service - South Canterbury. The role provides service for adults, who are referred by their General Practitioner / Nurse Practitioner / Practice Nurse, NGO or other Mental Health Service, with mild to moderate mental health issues. Initial assessment will be required to determine a treatment plan in conjunction with the person referred. Interventions are to be focused, specific and short term.

About you

This role suits someone who enjoys working within a proactive team environment, who is well organised and with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The person must be able to work alongside and collaborate with a range of health professionals, leading on initiatives and achieving desired outcomes.

An in depth understanding and ability to implement a range of treatment modalities in required. Additionally, the person will also have the following;

Working at Health New Zealand

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome applications 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 organization, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Human Resources by phoning .

Close Date

23 November 2025

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert on 23 November 2025 and the role may close early if a suitable applicant is found before the close.

Job no : IZBI

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