Occupational Therapist-Adult Community Mental Health Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Lakes – Rotorua, North Island
Occupational Therapist / Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau – Mental Health
Community Mental Health & Addiction Services
Part time (Up to 0.8 FTE available. Up to 32 hours per week)
Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes
An exciting opportunity has become available to work as an Occupational Therapist in our Community Mental Health & Addiction Services in Rotorua. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our multi-disciplinary team who has an interest in Mental Health. Post graduate experience in mental health (2 years) would be an asset; however, for the right candidate, this could be a great position for a new graduate with opportunities to develop skills in occupational therapy assessment, individual work, and group facilitation.
Mo te turanga / About the role
As a Registered Occupational Therapist you will:
Include a mix of care coordination as well as profession-specific interventions, i.e. functional assessments, and work with people as they transition from the inpatient service to the community.
Work in a sole role that is supported by the senior community occupational therapy team.
Demonstrate strong assessment skills and experience in a variety of interventions while working within a skilled multi-disciplinary team.
Connect and build a trusting relationship with people from a range of life experiences and cultural backgrounds, improving outcomes for Maori accessing care.
Work part-time (Up to 32 hours per week), during business hours (Mon – Fri 8am to 4:30pm). Structure of part-time hours is negotiable.
Access EAP (Employee Assistance Programme).
Work in a team environment within a multi-cultural setting.
Receive ongoing peer support, clinical supervision, training, and development opportunities.
Enjoy free parking on the hospital campus within walking distance of community centers.
Benefit from reimbursement of your annual practicing certificate.
Receive a competitive salary as per individual employer or collective agreements.
Ko wai matou | Who we are:
This is an exciting opportunity as we continue to embed our new model of care Te Ara Tauwhirotanga: pathways that lead us to act with kindness. Te Ara Tauwhirotanga is the product of extensive co-design with over 400 participants from the Lakes community. The model aligns with He Ara Oranga and is designed around three central Pou (pillars) of Tikanga (Values), Tangata (People), and Taiao (Environment).
Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare to a population of 110,000 people from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities such as mountain biking, skiing, and fishing. Family-friendly beaches are also an hour's drive away. The Lakes district has a growing multi-cultural community and is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice.
Me pehea ahau e tono ai? | How do I apply?
If this sounds like you, apply online now via https://www.lakesdhb.govt.nz/ .
For any information regarding this position please contact Clinical Nurse Manager, ****** or Katy Mitchell, Occupational therapist, 07 3437718, email ******.
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