Permanent, Full Time
Remuneration as per Pay Equity Claim Settlement Agreement Flexible Work Arrangements + EAP + Regular Hours Paid Study Leave & Financial Support for External Courses Team Environment + Multicultural Setting + Agile Work Style About us: Te Whatu Ora - Counties Manukau District is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health delivery. It is this diversity that offers unique opportunities for health professionals on both a personal and professional level.
We are part of Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand's national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.
The Opportunity: Are you interested in working in a community mental health and addictions team, specifically developed to meet the needs of the Franklin area? Our team based at Pukekohe Hospital has a great opportunity available to an experienced Occupational Therapist.
We are seeking a Mental Health & Addictions Occupational Therapist with sound knowledge and skills in working with adults who reside in the southern part of South Auckland. This role includes both traditional CMHC work, as well as community outreach into primary care and the community!
The Franklin locality service provides a range of high quality, integrated and comprehensive mental health assessments, treatment interventions and support for adults experiencing mental health and co-existing drug and alcohol issues who reside in the Pukekohe, Waiuku, Tuakau and Pokeno areas.
We operate as a dynamic, supportive and innovative multidisciplinary team of professionals. We service a unique and growing multi-cultural population of Counties Manukau, which will enable you to be continually stimulated and challenged as you work with a diverse group of service users presenting with a range of mental health needs.
If you enjoy being part of a positive working environment and trialling new ways of working, this could be the role for you! We work closely with our service users, non-government organisations and their Primary care providers.
We can offer you a chance to work both independently and as part of a strong quality-focused team. You will also be provided with ongoing support with clinical supervision and professional development opportunities.
Essential: Registered Occupational Therapist with OTNZ Current NZ Annual Practicing Certificate Full and clean driver's licence Minimum of 1 year post-qualification experience in Mental Health as an Occupational Therapist What's in it for you? Refund of your annual practising certificate cost Free parking onsite A generous relocation package which includes a one-way flight, accommodation, car rental & shipping freight (T's & C's apply) Support with visa if you are relocating to New Zealand Discounted services as part of our work perks
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