Mental Health Professional - ACOS (Registered Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational Therapist)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

· Permanent position – full time (40 hours per week)

· Be a key part in the recovery journey of our Service Users / Tangata Whai ora

· Use your skills and knowledge to improve health outcomes

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

Join the Assertive Community Outreach Service (ACOS), an intensive Community Mental Health Team in the High and Complex Needs Services.

We are seeking Mental Health professionals (Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers & Occupational therapists) to join our team!

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our multi-disciplinary teamwork with people who need support to engage with mental health services and present with high risks associated with their mental health. We aim to provide flexible, collaborative and responsive treatment and support to our Service Users/Tangata Whai ora. We are a mobile team based in Point Chevalier, Auckland that covers all the Auckland District Health Board area.

We provide comprehensive mental health support with a focus on whanau/family involvement. You will apply your mental health knowledge and skills to undertake thorough assessments, including risk management and provide appropriate and collaborative treatment and support using a case management approach. As an ideal candidate for this role, you will demonstrate initiative, enjoy teamwork and have a good knowledge of community resources.

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

About you

· You will be a Mental Health Professional registered with a New Zealand professional board with a current Practising Certificate or eligible for the same.

· It is desirable that you have three years’ experience or more working in mental health settings, ideally with community experience.

· This is a permanent, full time role working a Monday to Sunday roster. A full and clean driver licence is essential for this role.

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jade Smith (Recruitment consultant) jade.smith@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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