Lead Clinician Tu Maia Regional Youth Forensic Service We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist for this full-time role, which comprises 0.2 FTE lead clinician and 0.8 FTE clinical practice. (Could be part-time minimum 0.8 FTE for the right candidate).
Key leadership role in an exciting service. Ongoing staff support and development. Central location: Tu Maia is a dedicated Youth Forensic Team based at Greenlane Clinical Centre that provides services for the Auckland and Waitemata catchment areas. Counties Manukau and Northland have local youth forensic teams of designated clinicians who liaise with Tu Maia for support or specialist expertise.
Te Whiwhinga Mahi - The Opportunity Provides in-reach to the two secure residences in South Auckland: Korowai Manaaki (Youth Justice) and Whakatakapokai (Mixed Youth Justice and Care and Protection). Offers some intervention to young people in the community through the Taiohi Tu Taiohi Ora (TTTO) program. Creates s336 Cultural reports and produces several sections 38 and 333 court-ordered reports. Provides triage assessments and advice within the supra regional youth courts. Facilitates admission for any rangatahi requiring admission to the National Secure Youth Forensic Inpatient Unit, Nga Taiohi in Porirua. Actively liaises with Youth Coordination Teams as part of the national Youth Crime Action Plan and the local Tamaki Makaurau Rangatahi Action Plan. Nga Pukenga Motuhake - Important Skills Self-motivated and conscientious leader with a strong clinical and consumer focus. Enjoys challenges and works in a supportive environment. Possesses a positive attitude, flexibility, and a proven ability to form good relationships with staff, consumers, and their families/whanau. Experience in a clinical leadership role is desirable, but experienced mental health professionals willing to extend into a clinical leadership role will be considered and supported in their development. Collaborates at a senior clinical level with the clinical team leader, clients, colleagues, mental health service providers, and other community agencies to promote service user recovery. We welcome applications from experienced NZ registered Consultant Psychiatrists, Mental Health Nurses, Clinical Psychologists, Registered Psychotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Social Workers.
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How to Apply Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply for this role. For any queries about accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Reshma Amin, Recruitment Consultant at ****** or 021574042.
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