Fixed Term Primary Mental Health Contract Clinician The position is - 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE), - days Monday to Friday .
Full Time equivalent: Full Time, Fixed Term 6 month Contract
A pre-employment police vetting and safety check are conditions of employment for this position.
WELLSTOP
Collaborative and supportive environment
Fantastic wellness policies offered
Opportunities for learning and development
Aspiring towards working from a Maori world view.
The Agency
WellStop is an innovative and well-established agency. Our aim is to eliminate harmful sexual behaviour in our communities by providing assessment and treatment services to children, young people and adults who present with harmful sexual behaviour. As well as providing essential services to those impacted by sexual violence. Our Clinicians make a significant difference in the lives of people, whanau, and communities by working with our clients to address and prevent the effects of sexual harm/violence.
WellStop is committed to upholding and protecting the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our work. We believe in enhancing the mana of whanau through understanding tikanga and building relationships with mana whenua. Together with our network, we commit to whakapapa, rangatiratanga, kaitiakitanga, whanaungatanga and manaakitanga.
The role
We are looking for a Clinician to bring their experience to this team. This role involves working in the area of Primary Mental Health with children and young people who have experienced trauma caused by family violence; neglect; poor attachment and referred through the Gateway process to our service. We are looking for a registered professional who works from the understanding that parents and caregivers are the best people to support children and young people to heal or make changes.
Some travel to Whanganui may be required (work vehicle provided).
The ideal candidate will have:
A recognised qualification in psychology, social work, counselling, or similar.
Be registered with a professional body and have a current Practicing Certificate (or be in the process of obtaining).
Training and experience in delivering clinical and evidence-based treatment.
Experience in the use of psychometrics, assessment, and formulation of client issues.
Experience creating safety plans.
Experience in working with issues of sexual abuse, trauma, mental health and/or intellectual disability would be advantageous.
The ability to work in a culturally responsive manner that demonstrates a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi including experience with Kaupapa Maori models of practice.
Connections with the local community and an ability to work effectively and collaboratively with whanau, hapu and Iwi.
You will be required to drive so a FULL NZ driver's licence is required.
To be considered for this position, you must already be located and resident in NZ have either NZ citizenship/residency or a valid NZ work visa.
What we will provide to you:
A satisfying role where you can use your skills to really make a difference in the lives of families who are striving to move beyond harmful sexual behaviour.
A great work environment with dedicated colleagues.
Five weeks annual leave per year pro-rata.
The opportunity to work creatively and flexibly and learn new models of practice.
Regular supervision.
Support to learn Te Reo Maori.
Opportunity to expand your skills to work with a variety of clients.
To apply
To view the position description, visit our website– www.wellstop.org.nz
To apply for this position please email your CV and cover letter – to ****** by 5pm Monday 2 December 2024.
For any questions you might have, please contact Melissa Fieldsend, Eastern/Central Team Leader on mobile 021 349 549 .
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