Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty – Tauranga, North Island You are responsible for delivering the Integrated Primary Mental Health and Addictions service as part of a multi-disciplinary team, located within General Practice, providing enhanced access and choice for patients within this environment. Addressing inequity is a key focus of the service.This new integrated model of care enables patients requiring behavioural change services/support and to move seamlessly between primary care, NGO, Health NZ/Maori Health Authority and other community supports.You report to the Health Improvement Practitioner Team Lead, Integrated Primary Mental Health, and Addictions.This career opportunity involves working within an Integrated Primary Mental Health and Addictions service as part of a multi-disciplinary team in General Practice. It offers:• Collaboration with diverse healthcare professionals, enabling holistic care and skill-sharing.• Focus on equity, particularly supporting underserved populations like Maori, contributing to health equity.• Opportunities for leadership and innovation by shaping new care models.• Diverse patient care, providing behavioural change services in mental health and addiction.• Career growth through exposure to multiple sectors like primary care, NGOs, and health authorities.Join our professional and dedicated team in a supportive environment that offers ample growth opportunities, professional development, and flexible working arrangements. If you're agile, enthusiastic, and ready to make an impact, we'd love to have you on board!• 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 of 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.WBOP PHO is a joint venture partnership between Ngai Te Rangi and Ngati Ranginui iwi and our General Practice network.WBOP PHO is a not-for-profit health care organisation focused on supporting and delivering community-based primary health care and wellness services directly to consumers and through supporting general practice networks and other providers across the Bay of Plenty Rohe from Katikati to Opotiki. You are responsible for delivering the Integrated Primary Mental Health and Addictions service as part of a multi-disciplinary team, located within General Practice, providing enhanced access and choice for patients within this environment. Addressing inequity is a key focus of the service.This new integrated model of care enables patients requiring behavioural change services/support and to move seamlessly between primary care, NGO, Health NZ/Maori Health Authority and other community supports.You report to the Health Improvement Practitioner Team Lead, Integrated Primary Mental Health, and Addictions.Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityThis career opportunity involves working within an Integrated Primary Mental Health and Addictions service as part of a multi-disciplinary team in General Practice. It offers:• Collaboration with diverse healthcare professionals, enabling holistic care and skill-sharing.• Focus on equity, particularly supporting underserved populations like Maori, contributing to health equity.• Opportunities for leadership and innovation by shaping new care models.• Diverse patient care, providing behavioural change services in mental health and addiction.• Career growth through exposure to multiple sectors like primary care, NGOs, and health authorities.Join our professional and dedicated team in a supportive environment that offers ample growth opportunities, professional development, and flexible working arrangements. If you're agile, enthusiastic, and ready to make an impact, we'd love to have you on board!Ko koe tenei | About you• 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 of 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.Ko wai matou | About usWBOP PHO is a joint venture partnership between Ngai Te Rangi and Ngati Ranginui iwi and our General Practice network.WBOP PHO is a not-for-profit health care organisation focused on supporting and delivering community-based primary health care and wellness services directly to consumers and through supporting general practice networks and other providers across the Bay of Plenty Rohe from Katikati to Opotiki.Ra Katinga | Applications close upon the appointment of a successful candidate.• For a copy of the position description and further information, email ******.• 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. 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