Occupational Therapist – Child, Adolescent Day UnitPermanent 0.6 FTEJoin an experienced team who are passionate about supporting the best possible outcomes for children, adolescents and their whanau!Current registration with the NZ Occupational Therapy Board and Annual Practicing Certificate is essentialMo te tunga - About the Role The Child, Adolescent Day Unit (Child, Adolescent & Family Mental Health Service) is a specialist mental health service that provides assessment and treatment of children and young people up to 18 years of age who present with moderate to severe mental health problems, and their families.
The Child and Adolescent Day Unit works collaboratively with young people and their families that are requiring a more intensive approach than the community team can offer. The clinicians on the team have a range of skills and areas of clinical expertise. Come and join a supportive team that is committed and works hard for children, young people and their families/whanau in Christchurch and Canterbury.
Ko wai koe | About You In this role, you will be responsible for:
Taking a lead role in comprehensive service-based assessment and developing and implementing treatment plans and discharge planning;Ensuring communications are efficient and supporting the application of all Te Whatu Ora, Waitaha policies, processes and tools;Building relationships with consumers and their families/whanau;Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team;Adherence to guidelines of Cultural Safety and the Treaty of Waitangi.Minimum Requirements: Current NZ registration with the NZ Occupational Therapy Board and Annual Practicing Certificate is essential;Proven clinical experience in mental health;Child, Adolescent and Family experience is advantageous;Previous experience working within a large multi-disciplinary team is desirable;The ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with youth, family/whanau, and community organisations;A flexible approach to your work, with the ability to draw on your own initiative and problem-solving skills.Specialist Mental Health Services are an interdisciplinary team that forms part of Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha (Canterbury). We are committed to working and partnering with tangata whaiora and their whanau. Constantly striving to work within our philosophy; we develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationships with our consumers, enabling them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.
Please submit your most recent resume along with a cover letter stating why you believe that you are the ideal candidate for the role highlighting any skills you have gained along the way.
Applications are only accepted online so please visit our website at www.cdhbcareers.co.nz to complete an application.
Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now.
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