Job Description - Manager Mental Health & Addictions Services (TAR05818)
Manager Mental Health & Addictions Services
Vacancy No
TAR05818
Nau mai, haere mai ki Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki
Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.
We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community.
We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.
Taranaki - A place like no other
Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand's most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities.
The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks.
Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day.
For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture.
At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.
We believe having a workforce that is diverse and inclusive makes us a pro-equity Health Organisation, which means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.
When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:
A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
Access to clinical training and education
Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
Manager Mental Health and Addictions Services
1.0 FTE (80 hours per fortnight)
Reporting to the Group Director Operations Taranaki, this position will provide both operational planning and leadership for their designated area of responsibility.
The Manager Mental Health and Addictions Service will:
Oversee service delivery and the implementation of new strategies, contribute to agreed projects within the service and provide the day-to-day management of the service.
Be part of the team that collaborates with Senior Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Leaders to support, co-ordinate and monitor teams and outcomes within all of these services.
Work in collaboration with relevant external stakeholders and other providers of their services to achieve agreed service goals and promote open communication between all stakeholders – both internal and external to Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki.
To be successful it is important that you:
Have experience post-registration in a clinical management position preferably in mental health & addictions
Have at least 10 years post-graduate qualifications/experience in leadership and/or management
The successful candidate will be well supported with a comprehensive orientation and induction programme.
This position will need to have strong working relationships with the Clinical Director, Associate Director of Allied Health, Associate Director of Nursing and relevant multi-discipline staff.
Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?
If you want to make an application, click on "Apply Online" from within this page.
Applications Close: Sunday 2 February 2025
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