In an environment focused on mental health and addiction, apply your understanding of occupational therapy to achieve the best health outcomes for tangata whai ora.
Pathways | Mo matou
As a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives in their communities. Prioritising mental health while aiming for overall well-being, we foster strong whanau connections. Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' wairua and spirit.
The Benefits | Nga ahuatanga kei a matou
NEW pay steps from $74,349.00 - $95,988.00 (Dependent on experience)
Fifth week of Annual leave (after 12 months employment)
Paid Wellbeing days (2 per year)
Increased KiwiSaver contribution
Health Now Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau.
Income continuance plan
Wise Group House, contents, and car insurance plan
Discounted premiums with Southern Cross
Financial risk and planning review
EAP Employee Assistance Programme
This Registered Occupational Therapist role is based in our Acute Alternative Hutt Day service which provides an alternative care option to traditional hospital settings for people in mental distress, with high mental health support needs.
Some of your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Ensure that service provision has a whanau focus and that whanau engagement happens in your practice.
Role model a focus on inspiring wellbeing and working to deliver innovative, responsive, high-quality services.
Develop effective and versatile methods of communication.
Provide both individual and group-based occupational therapy intervention with whaiora and taiohi.
Ensure individual support/goals plans are developed and reviewed in collaboration with stakeholders including physical, emotional, and spiritual aspirations.
Hours include: Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5 pm, with an afterhours on-call component.
You will be:
A recognised Occupational Therapist tertiary qualification.
A current full, clean New Zealand driver's licence.
A current New Zealand first aid certificate or be prepared to obtain one.
An understanding of what you need for your own wellbeing.
Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Applications Close | Ra Katinga: 6 January 2024. Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date. Please note, due to the Christmas period our communication may be limited, and we will endeavour to respond to your application after 6 January 2025.
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Contact | Korero: Mahoro King - ****** for any queries.
For further information, visit our website www.pathways.co.nz
Pathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke-free environment. We encourage people with lived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.
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