Southland Mental Health, Addictions, and Intellectual Disability Service - Adult Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit and Community Services
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, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
We have a full-time position available on our inpatient ward and a position in the community team. Applicants seeking part-time hours would be considered.
Competitive and negotiable salary.
Work within a supportive and high functioning multidisciplinary team.
Enjoy a wide variety of lifestyle opportunities living in beautiful Southland.
About the role
Located in Invercargill, the breadth of services provided by Southland Adult Mental Health Service includes the Acute Inpatient Mental Health Unit (16-18 beds), the Invercargill Community Mental Health Team, the Southland Emergency Mental Health Team for the Southland population, a Child and Youth Mental Health Service and also a psychogeriatric service.
We are looking for Mental Health superstars to join our multi-disciplinary team in the Inpatient Unit or the Community Service to help us care for our local population. As a new team member, we offer a comprehensive orientation and induction to Southland Hospital and the Mental Health service. You will join a welcoming and unified group of Mental Health experts based at the Southland Hospital site.
We offer non-clinical administration time, teaching and learning opportunities, career progression support, and a friendly and professional working environment. You will also have the opportunity to engage with local and regional colleagues.
We recognise there is more to life than mahi (work), and Southern has many staff benefits that reflect our commitment to staff wellbeing including discounted health insurance and free car parking on site. We also live in a very special part of Aotearoa with incredible scenery, affordable housing, education centres (primary school - tertiary), and outstanding recreational opportunities for you and your family to enjoy.
About you:
Experience working with adult patients with mental illness in an Inpatient Unit and/or community setting.
A motivated team player who delivers high-quality care to patients and their family/whanau.
Commitment to clinical and professional development.
Current registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
Adhere to the professional codes of ethics and standards of practice of the New Zealand Medical Council.
You will also need the following:
Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
Experience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
Key responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments.
Utilise evidence-based assessment tools and clinical expertise.
Provide individualised, client-centred therapy.
Monitor and evaluate clients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to support their mental well-being.
Maintain accurate and confidential client records and other required documentation.
Prescribe medications when appropriate.
We welcome applications from overseas applicants and can provide information about immigration and registration requirements. For further details about this role, please refer to the position description.
Salary range
This role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between Step 1 ($185,38) and Step 15 ($267,980 per annum pro-rata).
How to apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click 'apply now.'
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Friday, 13 December 2024.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor - Senior Medical Officers at ****** or 034709604.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:
Occupational health assessment.
Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks.
Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only).
To apply:
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/
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