Occupational Therapist

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Christchurch Full time
An exciting opportunity awaits recently graduated Occupational Therapists, or those wanting to move into mental health.

We are looking for motivated and passionate Occupational Therapist to join the Allied Health New Entry to Specialist Practice (AH NESP) programme within Specialist Mental Health Service (SMHS), Waitaha Canterbury.

This position is supernumerary, with opportunity to work alongside an experienced Mental Health Occupational Therapist for the first 12 months to consolidate and develop your clinical skills.


The NESP programme will include:

  • Provision of a preceptor/work place mentor, and a thorough orientation and training package.
  • Regular clinical supervision, tutorials, and workshops with other NESP trainees.
  • Rotation through 2 different clinical areas within SMHS for the purposes of broadening experience and developing profession specific skills.

Applicants must be:

  • An Occupational Therapy with no clinical mental health experience (applicants may have had student placements in SMHS or worked in primary mental health)
  • Registered OR provisionally registered with OTBNZ.
  • Committed to learning and developing their professional practice in mental health domain.
  • A New Zealand resident, with a full driver s licence.
  • A copy of your CV, including the names and contact details of two referees.
  • A one page covering letter stating
  • Why you want to develop a career in Mental Health, and what particular qualities and experiences you would bring into SMHS
- **Applications close at midnight on Thursday 9th February 2023

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