Registered Nurse/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist (Mental Health Crisis Team) Be part of the change, be part of the solution!
80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE) variable
We are looking for Mental Health Registered Practitioners to join us and be part of an exciting and innovative new community-based service.
We recognise that whanau in crisis require more than just a health response and that the first point of contact should not be Emergency Departments or Police unless required. We are designing a service that brings access to key health and social services for people in mental health crisis into one place.
You will join a diverse multidisciplinary service delivering high quality, patient-focused care with a whanau ora approach. This will involve working collaboratively with the Emergency Department, Community Mental Health, Home Based Treatment, Mental Health Inpatient Service, GPs, Psychiatrists, Police, and other community agencies.
You will work together with our clinical and non-clinical mental health and addictions staff, cultural support staff, and other community support services to ensure patients are getting better health outcomes.
You will join a team that manages crisis situations over a 24/7 roster. The primary function of the crisis team is to provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment to people presenting with mental health crisis.
The successful candidate will be joining a department that is committed to continuing improvement for the wellbeing of patient care. You will be innovative, energetic, and show clinical excellence.
If this sounds like you, please review the Position Profile below and apply now!
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Maui Hawke's Bay in general encourages a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn, and enhance their skills and is passionate about caring for our community. As part of our team, we will support, encourage and help you to develop your career with us.
We are committed to delivering and living our Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora values of He kauanuanu – Respect, Akina – Improvement, Raranga te tira – Teamwork and Tauwhiro – Care. You should be someone who has similar personal values.
Here at Hawke's Bay District, we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability, and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.
We are proud of our team's diversity. We know the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us achieve the best outcomes for our patients and the communities in which we operate and serve.
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