Kaiawhina - Mental Health & Addictions Support Worker

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki

Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community

Te Kaupapa – Mission

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

Taranaki - A place like no other

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

For further information on our international recruitment and what we offer Click here and find out how to make a difference somewhere different.

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

· A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department

· Access to clinical training and education

· Up to date facilities, Have a look at

·  Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml

· Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams

· Professional development

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Kaiawhina - MH&A Support Worker

Adult North Community MH Team

Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth

1.0 FTE (80 hours per fortnight)

Permanent Position

This position is responsible for supporting the North Community Mental Health Team to deliver person-centered care and support for people living with mental health needs in the community.

This position will provide support to Tangata Whaiora/consumers with activities that support independent living in the community; connection with social and other networks; wellness & goal planning, self-management, and resilience development. This position aims to achieve the following:

·  Supporting Tangata Whaiora/consumers and their whanau to identify and achieve their goals and aspirations using a therapeutic and strengths-based approach 

· Supporting the team with ensuring care plans are implemented on a day-to-day basis

· Managing a caseload of whai ora and work in partnership with other members of the Wellness Team to support, encourage and facilitate improvement of their mental health & wellbeing

· Supporting the therapeutic activities of the team with practical assistance

 Please click here to view the job description

Moū - About you

Successful candidates will have:

· To be successful in this role you must have a passion for the mental health field with a priority for improving the quality of lives of people experiencing mental health distress or living with a significant mental illness. 

· Our ideal candidates will have experience working in the mental health sector with a broad range of experience supporting individuals and/or whanau accessing mental health services. Proven ability to engage and develop rapport with whai ora and whanau to achieve mutual goals and priorities. 

· We are looking for individuals who hold a Level 4 mental health qualification minimum.

We can offer you a welcoming and supportive environment with a team that is committed to ensuring you are successful in your role. We will also provide a comprehensive orientation process when you start so that you become familiar not only with our service but also the wider mental health sector in Taranaki.

Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?

If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page.

For further information, please contact Ross Ekdahl – Manager Community MHAS on Email: ross.ekdahl@tdhb.org.nz

Applications Close Friday 2nd August 2024

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together, we will succeed