Health Improvement Practitioner

2 weeks ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Procare Full time

We are inviting registered mental health professionals to seize this exciting new career opportunity to become a Health Improvement Practitioner - and be part of New Zealand's new primary care behavioural health workforce

You would be at the heart of primary care in an Auckland General Practice clinic based in Royal Heights, where your role is all about empowering people to reach their own health and wellbeing goals using brief interventions. This role is part of the innovative programme, Te Tumu Waiora.

  • Permanent Part-time position 0.45FTE.
  • Exciting and fulfilling role - focused on improving the health and wellbeing of our community, especially Māori, Pasifika, and youth
  • Relationship centred - Integrated within a general practice clinic and connected to a national rollout
  • Specialised training and ongoing mentoring from New Zealand's leading trainers in Primary Care Behavioural Health and focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

The way in which we support the mental health and wellbeing of New Zealander's is evolving and changing; for the better. With the government's commitment to the national rollout of the Te Tumu Waiora programme, a huge emphasis is placed on reducing barriers to accessing services and to embedding a 'skills not pills' approach within primary care - empowering people to lead their own physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing.

The role:

The Health Improvement Practitioner is a generalist, providing immediately accessible, evidence-based brief intervention talking therapies to individuals and whānau. From within the GP clinic, you will help enrolled patients with any issue affecting their wellbeing (mood, sleep, relationships, anxiety, stress, dealing with a new diagnosis - the list goes on). You will be part of both a general practice team and a team of supportive Fresh Minds Health Improvement Practitioners and Health Coaches. Working within a friendly, dynamic and patient-centred team you will be deliver the following services:

  • Providing brief psychological interventions, particularly Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT) to patients and delivering evidence-based group programmes to patients
  • As a new type of clinician joining the clinic team, providing consultation, education and advice to other members of the General Practice team
  • Supporting local population health by developing intervention pathways alongside GPs and nurses and based on clinic needs

You:

  • You will need to be a registered mental health professional - either a psychologist, psychotherapist, mental health nurse, social worker, occupational therapist or DAPAANZ registered Counsellor.
  • Are self-motivated and independent, and enjoy working as part of a team dedicated to improving peoples' health and wellbeing
  • Want to work in the fast-paced and varied environment of a General Practice
  • Have some training in talking therapies such as ACT, FACT or CBT
  • Have an understanding and sensitivity to working with all cultures
  • Work alongside Health Coaches, GP's and nurses, within a multi-disciplinary framework focused on increasing access, equity, and quality of care
  • An extensive full training programme is provided, including classroom-based and on-site training, plus ongoing mentoring, supervision, and professional development opportunities
  • Join a nationwide network of HIP's, sharing knowledge, education and support
  • Subsidised gym and retail discounts

If you think this sounds like you, please apply and submit your CV and application using the 'Apply Now' button or email if you require additional information. We look forward to hearing from you.

Only individuals with working rights in New Zealand will be considered for the selection process, you will need to be a Citizen or resident.

No agency inquiries, please.

ProCare is an equal-opportunity employer, dedicated to diverse hiring and providing a safe space to people of all cultures, languages, backgrounds, and experiences.

Reference # 11491

Posted on 09 May 2024

Closes on 10 Jun :00

Location(s) West Auckland

Expertise Mental Health Nurse, Mental Health Professionals, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Social Work

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