Registered Health Professional - Crisis Team at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, Bay of PlentyWe are looking for Registered Health Professionals to join our dynamic, innovative, and friendly team with a focus on the delivery of high-quality care to the growing population in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
The Acute Care (crisis) team supports clients and their whanau suffering from acute mental health crisis/distress through means of acute assessment, brief follow-up, connection with community services, initiation/discussion of treatment, and plans for a pathway forward once the crisis has passed. The Acute Care team is part of the wider Community Mental Health team in Whakatane, with strong support from both the Community Mental Health sector teams and the Mental Health Inpatient unit. We are committed to working in partnership and collaboration with consumers, family/whanau, primary mental health services, and the community.
We are looking for a team player who is also comfortable working autonomously. You will have sound acute assessment skills and be able to make decisions quickly with patients and staff, ensuring community safety is at the forefront of all decisions made.
You will need to be flexible in your thinking and your ability to work shifts, which can sometimes change at short notice. We seek someone with an open mind, who is positive, passionate, and has a will to learn and grow.
You will be part of a diverse team of Health Professionals, including Nurse Practitioners, Consultants, Registrars, Nurses, Social Workers, and Occupational Therapists. We provide a supportive environment, opportunities for career development, and participation in service development.
Key Responsibilities: Provide acute assessment and intervention for clients in crisisCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community servicesEnsure community safety in decision-makingEngage in professional development and training opportunitiesMinimum Requirements: Registered Health Professional qualificationExperience in mental health assessment and crisis interventionAbility to work flexible hours and shiftsAt Te Whatu Ora, we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is whanau-oriented and supportive. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Maori, and ensures greater access, experience, and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Maori, Pacific, and Disabled People.
How to Apply: You can view the position description below and to apply for the role, please click "APPLY NOW." For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal.
Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty's commitment to child protection, you will be subject to 'safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty
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