Peer Support Worker Infant Maternal Mental Health And Addictions (Non Clinical)

Peer Support Worker Infant Maternal Mental Health and Addictions (non clinical) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Tairawhiti, GisborneThis position exists to provide high quality, culturally appropriate, therapeutic support for whanau living with or affected by perinatal mental health or addiction issues. This role will be based at Te Whare Oranga and will work with the Infant Maternal Mental Health Clinical Specialist and across the community groups who support Perinatal Mental Health up to the age of 12 months.
The role will work in an assertive outreach model adopting a whatever it takes approach to engage with whanau and build a therapeutic relationship.
We are looking for someone with:
Peer support or lived experience with Perinatal Infant Maternal Mental HealthEmpathy and compassionMe pehea te tuku tono - How to Apply To complete an application please use the "apply now" link provided which will redirect you through our online career's portal. For successful applicants, our mandatory process includes police vetting and health screening.
Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti are committed to improving Maori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Maori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

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