1 FTE permanent position available in the CAF Access team;
Current APC with experience in mental health and MH scope of practice required;
Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a cohesive Multi-Disciplinary Team.
Mo te tunga | About the role
The Child, Adolescent and Family (CAF) Access Team receives and responds to non-urgent referrals/enquiries for CAF specialist mental health services & provides an emergency response, if required, with ability to deliver short-term follow-up for Tangata Whaiora (young people) and their whanau with an acute mental health concern.
We are seeking someone who works well under pressure, communicates effectively and who has a background in Mental Health. It would be highly advantageous to have experience working with tangata whaiora and whanau, and an ability to deliver evidenced based treatments. You will receive a comprehensive orientation to work across all clinical functions of the team and on-going support and appropriate external training as required.
Currently based at The Princess Margaret Hospital, soon to be moving, this friendly multi-disciplinary team have expanded to provide short-term treatment interventions for young people who are referred to the service. There will potentially be an opportunity to work in the short-term treatment team as your experience and skills base grows.
We have one full time permanent position available - operating from Monday to Friday during business hours.
Pehea | About You
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Phone triaging of tangata whaiora when in crisis, in conjunction with their family/ whanau;
Providing comprehensive psychiatric assessments and interventions to young people in psychiatric crisis and brief case management if felt necessary by multi-disciplinary team;
Triaging routine (non-urgent) referrals into our CAF services either via phone or at times if necessary via assessment;
Working collaboratively with external agencies striving for better health outcomes in our community.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience:
The ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with tangata whaiora & family/ whanau, within the team and with other agencies;
Preferably a minimum of 2 years mental health experience along with knowledge of general mental health assessment or risk;
Experience within a Child and Adolescent setting and an understanding of child and adolescent development is advantageous;
As some travel is required in this position, a current NZ driver - s license is essential.
Must be registered with Nursing Council of New Zealand with current APC and must have mental health scope.
Mo matou | About Us
Specialist Mental Health Services are an interdisciplinary team that forms part of Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha Canterbury. We are committed to working and partnering with tangata whaiora and their whanau. Constantly striving to work within our philosophy; we develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationships with our consumers, enabling them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.
Tono inaianei | Apply Now
Please submit your most recent resume along with a cover letter stating why you believe that you are the ideal candidate for the role highlighting any skills you have gained along the way.
Contact us on ****** for additional information.
Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now.
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