Service Leader/primary Mental Health Practitioner

2 weeks ago


New Zealand CareJobz Recruitment Full time

**Service Leader/Primary Mental Health Practitioner**

**Part Time (0.4 SL/0.4 PMHP - 0.8 FTE total)**

**Wellington based**

**Competitive salary**

As the Service Leader (0.4), you will be responsible for providing leadership, mentoring, support, and general HR/line management for the Primary Mental Health Practitioner teams, contracting and maintaining excellent relationships with external providers, as well as management and oversight of the ADHD contract.

As the Clinical Mental Health Practitioner (0.4), you will provide accurate and professional support in the form of assessment of clients/whanau in relation to the provision and/or coordination of access to psychological interventions.

**Essential skills, knowledge, and experience**:
A qualified health professional with a current practicing certificate

Five or more years recent experience as a registered MH and/or AOD professional/ counsellor

Staff management experience preferably in Mental Health environment

Well-developed time management skills and an ability to prioritize workload

Demonstrated leadership, coordination, and facilitation skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team as well as without direct supervision

Excellent interpersonal skills and experienced at developing therapeutic relationships

Can demonstrate the ability to practice from a bi-cultural and multi-cultural perspective

Demonstrate a commitment to and working knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles

Computer literate

Our client is a registered charitable trust, which provides primary health care and community health services to an enrolled population of around 315,000, mainly through a network of general practice and employed staff. We have offices in Masterton, Porirua and Wellington. Our clients organisation works in collaboration with Te Whatu Ora, iwi and other organisations, and are the sole PHO in the Wairarapa.

**Our client is not an accredited employer so you must have the legal right to work in New Zealand already**

**How to apply**:
**About Carejobz Recruitment**

Our team is passionate about connecting talented healthcare professionals with their dream jobs in New Zealand and Australia. Whether you are looking for your next career move or seeking a new challenge, we are here to help.

We have a wide range of job opportunities across various healthcare sectors, including aged care, mental health, disability, and nursing.

We believe that finding the right job is more than just about salary and hours. That's why we take the time to understand what's important to you, whether it's work-life balance, career development, or company culture. Our goal is to help you find a role that not only matches your skills and experience but also fulfills your aspirations.

**Join our community of healthcare professionals today and let us help you find your dream job.**
- Hybrid work from home options negotiable
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing professional developement



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