Mental Health Support Worker

6 months ago

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**School Based Mental Health Support Worker**: Tīhore Mai | Uta Tīhore Mai | Tai - School-based Early Intervention Mental Health Service Mental Health & Addiction Service
Based within the Whakatāne Kāhui akō

**Employment Type**: Permanent 1 FTE (80 hours per fortnight) Job share considered
Tīhore Mai | Uta Tīhore Mai | Tai (TMIUTMIT) school-based mental health service is an innovative approach to providing accessible mental health services to tamariki and whānau in Years 1-8 in schools/kura across the Bay of Plenty.
A team of Registered mental health professionals deliver individual, whānau and group-based interventions within schools/kura in a Kāhui akō (a group of schools usually in a geographical area, working together).
The team is now expanding to include School Based Mental Health Support Worker roles which will work alongside clinicians to deliver interventions and bridge the gap between schools/kura, whānau and community.
This role may suit a person who is currently training in or already working in the social or health services fields in a support role.
The team works alongside Education's Learning Support Delivery model in which the identified learning needs of tamariki are met through a collaborative approach together with iwi and hapu-based providers, community organisations and government agencies.
If you would like to work in an area where you can be an integral part of developing a new way of working alongside our committed and passionate team, please get in touch.
He Kōrero mōu - About You
- Experience working within schools/kura OR
- Experience working with children/tamariki OR
- Experience working with whānau
- Knowledge of the Whakatāne community, in which the role is based
- Cultural competency and/or awareness of the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities
- Flexible “whatever it takes” personality and work ethic

Mō Tātou - About Us
Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.
Ko o tatou painga - Our Benefits
- Access to ongoing in-house professional development
- Commitment to staff wellness and healthy working practices (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
- Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference
- Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
- Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
- Discounts (with local businesses)

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi - Our Values
At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty (formally Bay of Plenty District Health Board BOPDHB) we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.
Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.
Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

  • Community Support Worker

    6 months ago

    Bay of Plenty, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role We are seeking Community Support Workers to join our passionate and committed Adult Community Mental Health and Addiction team in Whakatāne. In this role you will be supporting a multi-disciplinary team of Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, NASC Administration...

  • Mental Health Crisis Social Worker

    6 months ago

    Bay of Plenty, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Social Worker - Mental Health Acute Response Team Mental Health Registered Health Professional - Social Worker Permanent, part time (0.8 FTE) An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced mental health Social Worker or other registered health professional to join our passionate and multi-disciplinary team at the Rotorua Acute Response and...

  • Mental Health Support Worker Inpatient Unit

    6 months ago

    Bay of Plenty, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Mental Health Support Worker Permanent, Full time/Part time Whare Whakaue is seeking support workers to assist the nursing staff and members of the multidisciplinary team in delivering high quality patient care. Ko wai mātou / Who we are This is an exciting opportunity as we continue to embed our new model of care Te Ara Tauwhirotanga: pathways that lead...

  • Social Worker

    6 months ago

    Bay of Plenty, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role We have an exciting full-time opportunity for a Social Worker/Case Manager with Mental Health experience to join our Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP) Community Team. The role will be part of our mahi of supporting Tangata Whaiora and their whānau in their journey to wellness. You will work with the...

  • Social Worker

    6 months ago

    Bay of Plenty, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker/Case Manager with Mental Health experience to join our Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP) Community Team. The role will be part of our mahi of supporting Tangata Whaiora and their whānau in their journey to wellness. You will work with the Tauranga...

  • Reg Health Professional

    6 months ago

    Bay of Plenty, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Registered Mental Health Professional - Adolescent Mental Health Join our Adolescent Mental Health Service based in Tauranga as a Keyworker! **Employment Type**: Permanent - Up to 1.0 FTE Part time (24 hours) up to full time (40 hours) per week (Monday - Friday) Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role We are looking for experienced applicants to join our...

  • Registered Mental Health Professional

    6 months ago

    Bay of Plenty, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Registered Mental Health Professional Voyagers - Whakatane Maternal Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services **Employment Type**: Permanent - 1 FTE He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role We are looking for an experienced Registered Mental Health professional to join our vibrant Voyagers team as a key worker clinician for young people and...

  • Administration Support Mental Health

    6 months ago

    Bay of Plenty, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Administration Support - Mental Health & Addictions Service Permanent, Part-time (20 hours per week) We are looking for a passionate and highly motivated administrator to cover reception in the afternoons (12:30 to 16:30). This is a permanent part-time (Monday to Friday) position in our Mental Health & Addictions Service Administration team providing...

  • Community Mental Health Nurse

    6 months ago

    Bay of Plenty, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Mental Health Clinician Rotorua & Taupo Adult Community Mental Health & Addiction Services, Lakes Opioid Treatment Service (LOTS) Permanent full-time (1.0 FTE) (40 hours per week) or part-time An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist to join our Lakes Opioid Treatment Service (LOTS) in...

  • Administration Support

    6 months ago

    Bay of Plenty, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role Our Mental Health and Addiction Service is seeking an experienced administrator to join our team at Tauranga Hospital. Reporting to the Service Coordinator of Mental Health, your tasks will include PA duties for the Nurse Leader of Mental Health, support to the Mental health act coordinator and administration tasks...

  • Community Health Worker

    5 months ago

    Bay of Plenty, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Community Health Worker and Health Worker Vaccinator **Vacancy No**: ROT02576 An exciting opportunity has become available to work as a Community Health Worker and join our passionate and multi-disciplinary team at Women, Child and Family Community located in Te Ak Mauri Children's Health Hub Rotorua. Mō te tūranga / About the role To contribute to the...

  • Registered Nurse Community Mental Health

    3 weeks ago

    Hawke's Bay, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Hawke'S Bay Full time

    Registered Nurse Community Mental HealthHealth New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Hawke's Bay – Napier City, North IslandJob DescriptionRegistered Nurse Community Mental Health (NAP00026)Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi. Engari, he toa takitini.Success is not the work of one, but the work of many.Permanent, Full-time80 hours per fortnight (1.0FTE)Kia ngatahi ai...

  • Health Improvement Practitioner

    6 months ago

    Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Tend Full time

    If you are a registered health professional, with an interest in Mental Health, looking to join an awesome team - then look no further than the Tend Healthcare team in Tauranga! We have four clinics, located in Greerton, Bethlehem, South City & Papamoa. You'll be part of our innovative, collaborative, curious and high-performing team of clinicians and...

  • Health Improvement Practitioner

    6 months ago

    Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Tend Full time

    If you are a registered health professional, with an interest in Mental Health, looking to join an awesome team - then look no further than the Tend Chadwick Healthcare team in Tauranga! We have four clinics, located in Greerton, Bethlehem, Tauriko & South City. You'll be part of our innovative, collaborative, curious and high-performing team of clinicians...

  • Mental Health Crisis Occupational Therapist

    6 months ago

    Bay of Plenty, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Acute Response Team Mental Health Registered Health Professional - Occupational Therapist Permanent, part time (0.8 FTE) A rare opportunity has become available for an experienced mental health Occupational Therapist or other registered health professional to join our passionate and multi-disciplinary team at the...

  • Occupational Therapist

    6 months ago

    Bay of Plenty, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role We are looking for an Occupational Therapists to join our evolving Adolescent Mental Health team as we move towards utilising pathways of care and expertise to meet the needs of our community. This is a fabulous opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive Adolescent mental health service which promotes the...

  • Expression Of Interest: Regional Lead Mental Health

    3 weeks ago

    Bay of plenty, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

    Location: Based across the Te Manawa Taki Region Contract: Secondment until June 2025 Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,...

  • Occupational Therapist

    6 months ago

    Bay of Plenty, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Te Whare Oranga Tāngata o Whakaue - Acute Inpatient Mental Health Rotorua Hospital, Te Whatu Ora Lakes Permanent full-time (1.0 FTE) (40 hours per week) An exciting opportunity has become available to work as an Occupational Therapist in our Whare Whakaue Acute Inpatient Mental Health Unit in Rotorua. We are looking...

  • Mental Health Clinician

    4 weeks ago

    Hawke's Bay, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Mental Health Clinician - Older Persons Mental Health at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Matau a Maui Hawke's Bay, Hawkes BayHastings Hospital – Older Persons Mental Health72 hours per fortnight (0.9 FTE)PermanentHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New...

  • Mental Health Clinician

    3 weeks ago

    Hawke's Bay, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    Mental Health Clinician - Older Persons Mental Health at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Matau a Maui Hawke's Bay, Hawkes BayHastings Hospital – Older Persons Mental Health72 hours per fortnight (0.9 FTE)PermanentHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New...