Be a Catalyst for Change: Join Ngati Hine Health Trust as a Practitioner – He Kakano Ahau MHAOD!
Do you have a passion for enhancing mental and physical wellbeing in our communities? Do you want to be part of a team that integrates kaupapa Maori values into healthcare? Ngati Hine Health Trust is calling for dedicated mental health professionals to join our whanau!
About Us
For over 30 years, Ngati Hine Health Trust has championed oranga (wellbeing) in Northland. Our extensive services span health, disability support, mental health & addictions, primary care, justice, corrections, housing, education, social services, reo irirangi Maori, and Whanau Ora. With offices across Kawakawa, Whangarei, Kaikohe, Pakaraka, Moerewa, and Kaeo, we are a cornerstone of our community's health and wellbeing.
The Role: Practitioner He Kakano Ahau MHAOD
The primary purpose of this role is to provide clinical oversight for the assessment (pre and post measures), treatment plan and reviews as well as delivering evidence informed therapy/treatments as agreed in the treatment plan to taitamariki. This includes:
Providing easy navigation of taitamariki to interventions via a Youth Worker.
Providing early intervention for mental health issues.
Providing brief intervention and treatment for taitamariki in distress.
Improving access to existing services for taitamariki.
Improve geographical cover for all areas particularly where there are gaps of service provision and the isolation of rurality.
This role will also require clinical support for taitamariki who may suffer from episodic, severe and complex needs and will also require that those needs are attended to effectively by Kaupapa Maori practices incorporating Whanau Ora best practice principles. A fundamental characteristic of this role is the essentiality of teamwork and the effective referral of clients to other Trust Services or to the effective Services of other Agencies.
Your Mission
Integrate and Inspire : Work seamlessly within our Mental Health and Addictions, bringing your expertise to support diverse needs.
Engage and Empower : Deliver brief, impactful interventions that promote holistic wellbeing for individuals and their families.
Cultural Sensitivity : Apply your understanding of cultural dynamics to provide compassionate and effective care.
What You Bring
Professional Registration : Registered health professional with current practicing certificate and registered with full membership to a professional body. Relevant post-graduate qualification or working towards completing. Evidence of talking therapies professional development.
Therapeutic Expertise : Training in therapies such as ACT, FACT, or CBT. Evidence of talking therapies professional development.
Team Spirit : Self-motivated and independent, yet thrive in a collaborative environment.
Adaptability : Comfortable working in the dynamic setting of Mental Health and Addictions.
Cultural Competence : Sensitivity to working with all cultures, particularly Maori. Fluency in Te Reo is advantageous.
Tech Savvy : Proficient in computer skills.
Problem Solver : Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Customer Focus : A professional attitude with great customer service skills and attention to detail.
Essential : Clean, Full NZ Driver's License essential for local travel.
Community Impact : Make a tangible difference in the wellbeing of our whanau.
Growth Opportunities : Expand your skills and career within a supportive, kaupapa Maori organization.
Supportive Environment : Be part of a team that values kinship, unity, and diverse leadership.
Apply Now
Join us in uplifting the health and wellbeing of Te Taitokerau. Apply by 4 November 2024 at 17:00pm.
To apply, you must be a New Zealand citizen or hold a valid visa.
Learn More
Visit our website: www.nhht.co.nz
Ngati Hine Health Trust is committed to reflecting the values and tikanga of Ngati Hine. Your journey with us will be one of growth, impact, and meaningful change.
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