Talk Therapist Specialist Mental Health ServiceHealth New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha Canterbury – Greymouth, South IslandPermanent part time 0.6FTE - 0.8FTE (24-32 hours per week) based on the West CoastNZ Registered Health professional with a Mental Health Scope of Practice & current Annual Practicing CertificateExperience within specialist mental health and undertaken talking therapies training is essentialWorking across both inpatient and outpatient settingsMo te tunga | About the RoleWork across the coast (Northern, Southern and Central locations) as part of the treating team.Provide individual and group treatment options by utilising evidence-based treatment strategies such as DBT, ACT, CBT and other proven talking therapies.Integrate into the clinical teams across the coast providing input into treatment planning and evaluation as well as attending Multidisciplinary meetings when required.We are looking for a Registered Health professional with either a Nursing or Allied Health background, who has the clinical skills required to assist people with current or ongoing mental health problems and to maintain their place in the community. This role will be working within the community and within our integrated model of care.Ko wai koe | About YouExcellent assessment and communication skills.Flexibility to work autonomously as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Understanding and application of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, with a culturally safe and appropriate approach to practice.A strong understanding of Maori health inequity and Maori population need.Understanding of contemporary approaches to mental health and wellbeing.Proven education and experience in providing talking therapies and/or group/individual counselling.This isn't a job for just anyone. Joining our team means sharing our goals and values and being dedicated to all Te Tai o Poutini West Coast communities, as we seek to become a centre of excellence in rural mental health care.We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Te Tai o Poutini West Coast's laid-back lifestyle.We want to empower you to build a long-term career with Health New Zealand, Te Tai o Poutini West Coast, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role.You'll have all the benefits of working for Aotearoa New Zealand's world-class rural public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study assistance, and employee wellness programs.We have commenced building our new Mental Health Inpatient Unit, which is due to open in 2027.Applications are only accepted online so please visit our website to complete your application.For more information about this role please contact Alex Jay, Recruitment Partner on ****** will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now!
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