Community Mental Health Nurse or Allied Health

4 months ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury Full time

Put your listening skills to the test in this 'front door of Specialist Mental Health Services'. We are keen to hear from a registered health professional keen on working within the SPOE team.

**Mō te tūnga | About the role**

Single Point of Entry (SPOE) is a person’s initial contact with the mental health services. We streamline the way people are referred for the Adult Community Mental Health Services they require. We are a tight-knit, multidisplinary team made up of registered Nurses, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists.

**Pehea | About You**

This role is centred around being the key point of contact for people needing advice and wanting to access mental health services, as well as taking referrals and queries from GP's. Drawing on your experience of working in mental health you will be able to assess the risk and quickly get a good clear understanding of your caller’s needs. You will play a key role in triage and client liaison, ensuring all consumers get the right help, at the right time, in the right place.
- Working hours are within Monday - Friday 8.30 am - 4.30/5 pm
- Full time and part time opportunities available

**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience**

This role requires the following:

- Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC
- Qualified Occupational Therapists and Social Workers will also be considered.
- Mental Health scope and experience
- A full New Zealand drivers’ licence
- Knowledge of and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Excellent interpersonal skills and team work
- Confident and resilient
- Possess a good knowledge of the local community
- Impeccable risk assessment capabilities

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