Management (Community Services & Development)Full timeWelcome to Etu Pasifika Integrated Primary Care & Whanau Ora ServiceThe Pasifika Medical Association Trust (PMA) is a charitable Pacific company with a vision for "Prosperous Pacific Communities". We are at the forefront of the PMA Family of Pacific organisations that provide opportunities which enable Pacific people to reach their aspirations. These organisations include the Pasifika Medical Association Membership Trust, Pasifika Futures, Etu Pasifika and Fale Futures. We are internationally and nationally renowned for the various health, health workforce development, and social support services we provide in New Zealand and in the Pacific region.Empowered Pacific families and communities to achieve prosperity and happiness in all areas of wellbeing through the generations.Etu Pasifika, meaning Pacific Star, is an integrated Primary Care, Mental Health, and Wellbeing Whanau Ora service – providing a range of support services delivered by Pacific health professionals, trained and skilled community workers, and Navigators.Our staff speak a range of Pacific languages including but not limited to Samoan, Tongan, Cook Island Maori, Fijian, Niuean, and Tokelauan. Etu Pasifika Clinics prides itself on delivering 'Clinically Led, Culturally Anchored and Family Driven services'.The Role:Etu Pasifika is looking for an experienced Mental Health Lead (Ngalu Fanifo Lead) to support Pacific families and communities achieve health targets by delivering safe, high-quality support services at our Christchurch clinic. This role is Full-time on a Fixed-term contract, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. If you're an excellent Mental Health Lead with a great attitude and skill set, then we have a job for you.Qualifications:A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable,Relevant Level 7 qualification, e.g., in Health, Social Work, Counselling, or Mental Health,Minimum of two years clinical experience working in Mental Health,Minimum of three years management experience,Change management and leading teams experience.Essential to the Role:A clean, current full Driver's Licence is essential,NZ Citizenship or Permanent Residency or have a valid NZ work permit.Responsibilities:To provide Mental Health support to families enrolled with Etu Pasifika Christchurch,Be responsible for managing the Ngalu Fanifo team on site and deputising for the Clinical Director to oversee the wider Ngalu Fanifo team during their absence,Work within the Ngalu Fanifo integrated service approach as well as the wider medical and Whanau ora teams including sharing care plans/handovers/information sharing regarding assessment and treatment of patients with Mental Health concerns,Assessment of Mental Health presentations and administration of screening tools including Kessler 10 and Edinburgh, AUDIT, ASSIST, and other relevant Mental Health screening tools.Cultural competency within Pacific communities,Fluency in a Pacific language(s).Benefits Include:5 Weeks Annual Leave,Wellness initiatives.Additional Information:This is not an exhaustive list of duties and requirements. The nature of the organisation is such that it will evolve as it operates and the nature of duties, tasks, knowledge and skills required for this post may develop and change in time.If you want to join a team that aspires to excellence, then "APPLY NOW". We're looking forward to hearing from you!
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