Registered Mental Health Professional - CommunityHealth New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – Tauranga, North IslandWe are currently seeking an experienced Registered Mental Health Professional to join our supportive, friendly and multidisciplinary North team within the Adult Community Mental Health Service at Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty.Our North team in the Bay of Plenty provides quality Mental Health Community Care to the Adult population of Tauranga out to Waihi Beach. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly supportive and friendly team.The successful applicant will be joining a multi-disciplinary team of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Nurses, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists. The team's focus is on the Recovery Model for individuals who have a serious mental disorder. The aim of this team is to work with referrers, health partners, families/whanau and the community to provide effective triage, assessment and management of Tangata Whaiora who are requiring our services.We work alongside Tangata Whaiora with the core values of patient centred care, and we achieve this with a focus on maximising health while promoting independence in the community. The focus is to deliver high quality care to the growing population in the Bay of Plenty.The ideal applicant would have a minimum of three years of experience in Mental Health, including Community based care. You need to be willing to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.We are looking for teammates who are passionate about lifelong learning in this field and are willing to ask questions.Benefits:Access to ongoing in-house professional developmentCommitment to staff wellness and healthy working practices (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary teamSubsidised onsite hospital gym membershipFree onsite parkingFree flu vaccinationsDiscounts (with local businesses)Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatane. We serve a population of approximately 259,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatane, Kawerau and Opotiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whanau orientated and supportive environment. 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.When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Me pehea te tuku tono - How to ApplyYou 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 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.
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