Mental Health Professional at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, Hutt ValleyNau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District Service: Infant, Child, Adolescent and Family Service (ICAFS)
Contract: Fixed Term - Full time (through to June 2026)
ICAFS is seeking a registered mental health professional (Social worker, MH nurse, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist) to join our Infant, child, adolescent and family specialty Team.
This position will involve undertaking initial assessments to establish care needs and potential entry to service, working with external agencies to improve and support care delivery to young people, family work, group work, education delivery and specific interventions specific to your skill area.
ICAFS is a community-based team that provides specialist assessment and treatment for 0 - 18 year olds and their families/whanau.
We offer a range of therapeutic approaches as well as having two specialist treatment teams: family therapy (with a screening team) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
We have a large team of passionate clinicians, including social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, and psychotherapists that you would be working closely alongside.
We have clinicians with a range of experience and are known to provide excellent support to trainees, interns, and new graduates who are frequently working within our service.
The successful applicant will be able to work collaboratively and supportively with other team members to ensure provision of appropriate assessment and treatment.
The person suitable for this role will also have excellent clinical and case management skills and be comfortable with mental health assessment.
The ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships within the team, service, the DHB, the wider mental health services, and community agencies is integral to this role.
Skills Ability to provide high quality mental health assessments and therapeutic interventionsExperience in risk identification and managementExperience in working with trauma, neurodiversity, and challenging family systemsStrong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external providersTeam coaching skills and information delivery skillsPrevious experience in child and adolescent mental healthHold New Zealand registration and/or current practicing certificateAbility to work autonomously and as an integral part of a dedicated, innovative, and friendly multi-disciplinary teamKnowledge of the CAPA system would be an advantageHere at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District, we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities, and religions.
A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.
Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are a pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
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Please note, we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
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