Regional Mental Health Specialist

4 weeks ago

Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Mō te tūnga | About the role
As a NZDF Regional Mental Health Specialist you will use your clinical experience and evidence-based knowledge to:

- Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care and comprehensive support for mental health and well-being.
- Conduct crisis assessments and implement proven risk management strategies.
- Deliver brief interventions such as CBT, SFBT or MBCT.
- Collaborate with military managers to provide psychoeducation and advice on mental health matters.
- Provide case management.
- Use clinical and professional leadership to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a new role to the team and operates on a regional basis covering all NZDF camps/bases within the Auckland region (Whenuapai, Devonport and Papakura). Due to the nature of this role, workload can be managed remotely allowing for regular travel between each of these sites.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience
Along with at least five years' experience working within mental health services, ideally at a senior level, you will need the following:

- Extensive knowledge of mental health, co-existing problems and treatment interventions.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.
- Community based and/or early intervention experience.
- Able to manage multiple complex cases and workload pressures.
- Exceptional relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Confident, pro-active communication skills across a diverse range of people.
- A relevant qualification and current practising certificate/certification.

**Please note**:

- If selected for interview you will be required to provide certified copies of your medical qualifications including your practicing/registration certificate.

Mō mātou | About Us
Force Health delivers health services to NZDF military personnel in New Zealand to maintain, improve and restore health in order to enhance Force effectiveness. Force Health provides a holistic, multidisciplinary and integrated approach to health care which forms the basis of our person-centric model.
Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force is contributing to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand. As a modern, professional military, it is our goal to maintain well trained, equipped and disciplined armed forces that can react to crisis at short notice.
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
By joining our dedicated team who are passionate about delivering health and wellness support to military personnel you will be making a real, tangible difference in the lives of the Defence community.
It's a new role which will engage you in new strategic initiatives, leadership in your area of expertise and influencing change as the role develops and grows over time. Here are some examples of the great work we are already doing in the wellness space NZDF4U Wellbeing Support Service.
In return for your dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:

- Great benefits for you and your family.
- Fully funded life cover up to $300,000.
- Discounts Handbook for selected retail, entertainment and service providers.
- 5 weeks annual leave per year.
- Free onsite parking and free access to amenities such as gym and pool at camps/bases.
- Generous CPD allowance and access to external Professional Supervision.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
To view the Position Description and to Apply, please use the links on this page.

**Please note**:

- Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.

Applications close on Monday 4 March 2024.
**Please note**: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for. The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows:
Higher level Security Clearance
- most preferably a NZ citizen who has resided continuously in this country for the last 10 years, OR
- is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 10 years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, UK or the USA; and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZSIS towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at a higher level.

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