Behaviour Support Facilitator

3 weeks ago


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

**Permanent position 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE)**:

- ** Minimum of a Bachelor Degree with Psychology major & experience in the field of intellectual disability**:

- ** Ability to work autonomously & communicate effectively**:

- ** Primarily based in Whaikaha, Medium Secure ID Unit, however there will be opportunities to work across Intellectually Disabled Persons Health (IDPH) and Forensic Mental Health Services.**

**Mō te tūnga - About the Role**

Thank you for your interest in joining our amazing team of nurses and allied health professionals working in our Forensic Intellectual Disability Inpatient Service located in Christchurch, New Zealand. With an array of mountains, lakes, beaches and wilderness nearby, Christchurch is a great base for exploring the outdoors as well as offering some great choices when it comes to restaurants and shopping in the city.

Our service enables our staff to make a real difference in the lives of people across the South Island. The work is fast paced, varied and valued - a combination that is sure to guarantee job satisfaction.

Your days will be filled with:

- Undertaking behavioural assessments utilising interview, observation and standardised recording strategies to collect a comprehensive range of data to implement short term targets and long range goals.
- Development of individually tailored intervention plans that are collaboratively devised by the nursing staff

**Ko wai koe | About You**

We aim to be a leader in New Zealand for the delivery of intellectual disability inpatient services. We have career opportunities for applicants keen to work in an innovative and best practice environment.

In our service, you will play a number of important functions. As a psychologist, your professional expertise will be put to use to guide thorough risk assessments, diagnoses, and critically deliver individual and group therapy to an intricate but fascinating group of adult patients.

Your professionalism and dedication to providing high-quality patient care will ensure your success in this role, and your communication and time management skills will enable you to function well as a member of the larger multidisciplinary team.

You must be a clinical psychologist who is licensed in New Zealand. For positions in either field, recent relevant experience in a mental health context is crucial, and expertise in intellectual disability is essential for positions in that field.

**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills and Experience**
- You will have a high level of initiative and motivation and demonstrable problem solving, negotiation and advocacy skills
- An undergraduate degree in Psychology and/or ABA

**Mō mātou | About Us**
- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi_ - _Putting people at the heart of all we do - _

Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.

Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

**Ngā** **hua | Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora [Health New Zealand]**

When you work at the Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.

We have a range of clinical andnon-clinical roles at Health New Zealand, there could be a place for you

Please visit our careers websitefor other roles and find your ideal fit within Health New Zealand.

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