Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)
Full time
Make a difference with mental health and wellness outcomes in our community!
Specialised training and support given
Whakatane location
The new and innovative model of Integrated Primary Mental Health and Addictions (IPMHA) Services aimed to reduce barriers to accessing quality, convenient and patient-centred care is being implemented in the Western Bay of Plenty.
We have exciting new opportunities for Health Improvement Practitioners to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of our Western Bay of Plenty community. We have part-time and full-time positions available.
Based in Tauranga and reporting to the IPMHA Programme Lead, this role will work closely with General Practices to deliver brief, consultation-based services to patients and general practice team members.
Duties will include:
Providing evidence-based behavioural interventions to individuals, groups and families for both mental health and physical health conditions in people of all ages.
Working collaboratively with Health Coaches, support workers, trainers, evaluators, and General Practice Liaison team.
Focusing interventions on prevention, acute care and chronic disease management.
Actively contributing to the evaluation and refinement of the model of care services.
Accurately recording all patient related information.
This is a welcoming environment with plenty of opportunity for growth and professional development. If you are an agile and enthusiastic person - come and join our professional and dedicated team!
You'll bring to the role:
Registered health professional with current annual practicing certificate in either psychology, nursing, occupational therapist, social worker or similar.
Qualifications in CBT or ACT would be an advantage.
Previous clinical experience working with mental health providing evidence-based psychological interventions.
Strong advocacy and resolution skills.
The ability to work independently with agreed boundaries.
Excellent Microsoft Office skills and ability to work in an electronic medical record.
Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and a commitment to Maori health equity.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent planning and organisational skills.
A full and current NZ driver's license.
We are committed to investing in our people. We offer reimbursement for prescription glasses, discounted gym membership, ample opportunity to learn, develop and advance your skills and knowledge, and we finish work early one day a week to wind-down from the day and catch up with one another. Here's what else we do to support our PHO whanau:
Flexible working: we embrace hybrid working to keep that work-life harmony in check! We've built an autonomous and trusting culture that encourages you to work from home some days to balance your work and life commitments.
Life Insurance: we know it feels good to be covered, just in case.
Employee Assistance Programme: now more than ever, it's important to prioritise your mental wellbeing. We have a confidential EAP service available for our people to use, whenever they need.
Christmas closure: we know how important it is to take some time to rewind and reset over the summer holidays, so we shut down our office for 2 weeks over the summer break.
Working with amazing, supportive, and fun people who are working together to make a difference in our community!
Active Social Club.
Ra Katinga | Applications will close upon the appointment of a successful candidate. Please apply early as given current demands we will interview as candidates apply.
To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
There's really something special about being part of the PHO whanau. We are purpose-driven and what we stand for is deeply grounded in our values. We recognise the importance of wellbeing, diversity and equity and are committed to providing an inclusive working environment that embraces these values. We are committed to upholding these values during your recruitment journey, so we encourage you to advise us if you have any support or access requirements.
Your application will include the following questions:
Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?
How many years' experience do you have as a Health Improvement Practitioner?
Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
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