Mental Health Triage Clinician
4 weeks ago
**Mental Health Triage Clinician / Kaitautoko tāngata whai ora**
**Ko wai mātou | About us**
Pegasus Health supports many aspects of health and wellbeing in Canterbury. We provide services and support to general practices and community-based health providers to deliver quality health care to patients.
We work in partnership with our communities, general practices and other health providers to improve the health and wellbeing of people in our communities, all while aiming to make Canterbury the best place to receive and provide care.
Working with our communities, means being committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and working in a bicultural manner to improve equitable access and outcomes for Māori. We're committed to improving equitable access and outcomes for Pacific, CALD, LGBTQI+ and other priority populations.
**Ko tāu ake mahi | What you will be doing**
The Pegasus Mental Health Team works in collaboration with General Practice teams, the patient, family, whānau and the wider community, to provide the best pathway of care for patients with psychological difficulties and/or mental illness. The role of Triage Mental Health Clinician manages a centralised triage process and co-ordinate the best pathway of care for patients referred by their General Practitioner. This job is across Monday to Friday, and with future potential to support evening clinics.
- Identify key issues of the referred patient and define what is required. The information will be used to assist in forming a plan for treatment.
- A resource for patients and General Practice to gain knowledge about and establish contact with community agencies and support services.
- Where there are more serious mental health concerns or risk factors, liaising with the patients General Practitioner as to a referral to and from psychiatric services.
- All work is carried out within the guidelines of the documented triage pathway
- The role will also have active involvement in service planning/development initiatives.
**Ko ngā pūkenga ōu | What you will bring**
- Mental health experience, including care co-ordination and a relevant Mental Health qualification are essential
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to develop relationships and work collaboratively with a wide variety of people
- A high level of cultural competence with an understanding of (or active interest in) and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and biculturalism.
- Established relationships or ability to build relationships within Maori, Pasifika and wider community networks
- The ability to work autonomously and as part of the wider team
- Enthusiasm and passion about improving healthcare
**Ko tā mātou e kawe mai nei | What we offer**
- Be part of a people-centred health service
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Collaborative and inclusive culture
- Range of wellness benefits including a wellness subsidy, free after-hours medical care
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