Mental Health Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Tangram Full time

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our turangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Korero mo te turanga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting an experienced Mental Health Coordinator to join our team for five months on a fixed-term, full-time basis. The Mental Health Coordinator (MHC) supports the work of clinicians at Mauri Ora Student Health and Counselling and other university staff, managing students identified as being at risk, and work collaboratively to develop effective responses for these students.

As appropriate, the MHC provides risk assessment, brief counselling and support crisis management and recovery planning by liaising with university partners, primary care, and secondary mental health services. The MHC also provides consultation and guidance to university community and contributes to preventative and holistic programmes to support students welfare and safety.

O pumanawa - About you

You must:

  • have a University Degree or Post graduate qualification in mental health, social work, or related discipline
  • be a fully Registered Health Professional under the HPCA (Health Practitioner Competence Assurance Act 2003) or a Registered Social Worker (Social Worker Legislation Act 2019) and hold a current practicing certificate In New Zealand
  • have demonstrated experience in mental health, supporting people from a range of backgrounds and cultures, particularly young adults
  • have demonstrated experience in risk assessment and crisis intervention.

Ideally, you will have the following:

  • Experience in the provision of consultation to a wide range of partners, both with clinical and non-clinical backgrounds
  • Experience in collaborative and multidisciplinary care and case coordination
  • Proven ability to counsel using an approach that is non-judgemental, flexible, empathic, and sensitive to cultural, religious differences, gender, and sexual orientation
  • Knowledge and experience in the tertiary sector and an understanding of the Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners Code of Practice

Etahi korero hai awhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

We are a collegial team from a variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. We cultivate regular professional and social connections to foster a supportive and warm atmosphere.

We offer competitive salary, and our team benefits include:

  • Five professional development days and individual professional development budget (FTE pro rata)
  • In-house professional development sessions on cultural and clinical topics
  • Fortnightly external clinical supervision (FTE pro rata) and fortnightly in-house peer supervision
  • Professional indemnity insurance and annual registration (FTE pro rata)

As a VUW Staff, you will have access to Unisaver advantageous superannuation scheme; University will contribute 1.35 times your contributions up to a maximum of 6.75 % of your salary.

This role requires safety checking through the police vetting system under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.

Close date for vacancy: Thursday, 20 June 2024.

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Laureline Darques, Clinical Lead Counselling ). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form, please include the position title and reference number (Kaitaupua Oranga Hinengaro - Mental Health Coordinator, #1382).

Then, please combine your cover letter, CV and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the 'CV/ resume' button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.

Reference 1382.

Apply online for this role or contact Recruitment for more information.

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