Clinical Manager Mental Health - Whanganui Prison

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About the roleThis is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and experienced team to help shape the future of Mental Health services across Ara Poutama Department of Corrections.The role of Clinical Manager Mental Health involves ensuring the efficient delivery of mental health services, promoting clinical excellence, and enhancing the overall well-being and health outcomes for individuals under our care.The Clinical Manager will oversee the daily operations of the multidisciplinary intervention and support practice team, actively contributing to the implementation of a whanau-centric model of care that addresses disparities for Maori, aligns with Hokai Rangi, and supports optimal clinical practices.Beyond providing expert knowledge and clinical leadership, the success of this role hinges on building relationships and networks.You will be a member of the Pae Ora regional leadership team alongside Health Centre, Psychology, and offence focused rehabilitation managers.Adopting a proactive and collaborative approach, you will work closely with key stakeholders, including General Managers Prison, Health Centre Managers, Custodial staff, Principal Advisors, Forensics, and various NGO providers.This collaborative effort aims to continually improve the development of best clinical practices within our prison environment.This position requires regular travel, working across our Whanganui and Manawatu prisons, with most of the time based at Whanganui.About youAs a registered health professional under the HPC or Social Work Act, you will possess a post-graduate qualification in Mental Health.You will have advanced people and clinical leadership experience within a mental health setting, encompassing accountability for service development, priority setting, process management, and decision-making.You will demonstrate a commitment to staff development and values-led leadership. Your knowledge will extend to a robust understanding of Te Ao Maori, coupled with demonstrable application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi within a practice environment.Your track record will include a proven ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, both internal and external.You will have demonstrated experience working effectively in a cross-cultural context. Experience, qualifications, and registration in New Zealand are highly desirable.Preference will be given to candidates who have proven experience working within the New Zealand healthcare system, hold relevant New Zealand qualifications, and are currently registered with the appropriate regulatory bodies.This will ensure a smoother integration into our workforce and a deeper understanding of the local context and standards of care.If you meet these criteria and are eager to contribute to our organisation, we encourage you to submit your application.SalaryThe full salary range is $146,744 - $170,514. Appointment and remuneration will reflect clinical competency, skills, and experience relevant to the role.About usAra Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Health Services lead the delivery of patient-focused primary health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa.Hokai Rangi, our over-arching strategic direction, places the focus on health at the heart of our business. Building our frameworks from a Matauranga Maori basis is our focus to drive and support equity for Maori, which in turn will contribute to achieving our outcomes of reducing reoffending.You can find out more about us here.Apply nowApplications Close 11pm Sunday, 27 October 2024. Please apply and describe your motivation for joining the department, highlighting relevant skills and experience.Please include a tailored CV or Cover Letter if you have one. Alignment to our Kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples that reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.Ara Poutama Aotearoa values diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce which reflects the public we serve.We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.If you want to find out more about a career with us visit our careers page or email our team at ******.
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