Mental Health Clinician
Location: Dunedin
FTE: 0.7
At WellSouth, we are dedicated to promoting health equity, ensuring everyone has access to the highest quality of care and enabling better health outcomes for people in the Southern region.
We offer:
A supportive work environment where you'll make a real impact on the lives of our diverse communities.
Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
A commitment to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
To support the health and wellbeing of our employees we offer flu vaccinations, an annual wellness voucher and a day off on your Birthday.
5 weeks annual leave after two years
Sick leave entitlement of 5 days will be available from commencement of employment and another 5 days at 6 months of employment. 10 days entitlement will be available at 12 months service thereafter.
Inhouse equity training, Te Reo training and associated professional development
We are a rainbow tick certified workplace, the first PHO in Aotearoa New Zealand.
About the role
WellSouth is looking to employ a Registered Health Professional under the HPCCA (2003,) or who is registered with an appropriate professional body to work primarily in the WellSouth Mental Health Service.
The person in this position will improve health outcomes for individuals, families/whanau and identified communities by working in partnership to inform, support, plan for and implement appropriate primary mental health care changes.
There is an ability to negotiate flexible days/hours of work for the right candidate.
What we are looking for:
Have previous post graduate experience in the mental health field, which is preferred.
You will be able to engage with and have experience in providing therapeutic interventions to a range of individuals.
Strong clinical acumen and competency with a recognised therapeutic modality.
Intervention and assistance/advice with referrals to other agencies.
You will have a good knowledge and be able to establish collaborative working relationships with a number of services across multiple sectors including a strong consult relationship with General Practice.
Child and youth experience would be an advantage.
Our Values - To Matou Uara
He mana to te whanau – Whanau Centred
Tokeke - Equitable
Manawa whakaute - Respectful
Pono – Transparent
For the full Position Description click here: Position Description
Please note that we don't always work to fixed closing dates & may interview candidates as their applications are received.
Applications close: 4 July 2024
Applications must include a CV, and a cover letter.
WellSouth is smokefree and we support the Government's Vision of a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025.
WellSouth Primary Health Network is an equal opportunity employer committed to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
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