Get your foot in the door with one of the leading MH organisations in NZ
Live and work in Nelson with its vibrant culture
New salary rates + extra annual leave + 2 wellbeing days
Become a Health Coach and help people with mental illness to live their dreams via the Access and Choice service.
Pathways | Mo matou
We're passionate about supporting people with experience of mental illness or addictions – we've been dedicated to it for more than 30 years. Our staff are our greatest asset. So, one of our top priorities is to recruit an incredible local team of people who are as passionate as we are about supporting people experiencing mental illness to live well in the Nelson/Marlborough community.
Part-time position working Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30am to 5:00pm, based in Nelson at two GP practices.
Access and Choice is an innovative model of Integrated Primary Mental Health and Addictions (IPMHA) services aimed to reduce barriers to accessing quality, convenient and patient-centred care. This role is a diverse and exciting position that offers an impactful range of wellness support within general practices and in the community. You will be working in partnership with people who need support for behavioural or lifestyle changes, promoting self-management and achievement of goals and helping them navigate and connect with any necessary partner services that will help them succeed.
It's a busy but incredibly rewarding role where you will tangibly see the difference and positive impacts that you can have on people's lives. Training and support will be provided for all successful applicants.
You will:
Work across the lifespan with tangata whai ora from age 18
Work within and be a resource person to the general practice team.
Have strong cultural awareness to support our diverse community.
Must be eligible to work in NZ (i.e., NZ residency or valid NZ work permit).
Receive a satisfactory police check as part of the employment process.
Hold at least a level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (NZCHW) or a recognised equivalent. To check equivalency go to this link .
Closing Date | Ra Katinga: 14 October 2024. Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.
Contact: Leah Kininmonth, Team Coach on 027 360 1882 for more information.
For further information, visit our website www.pathways.co.nz .
Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke-free environment. We encourage people with lived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.
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