Kaiawhina - Mental Health & Addictions Support Worker

2 weeks ago


New Plymouth, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranak Full time

Kaiawhina - Mental Health & Addictions Support Worker

Vacancy No: TAR05640

Nau mai, haere mai ki Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki

Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community

Te Kaupapa – Mission

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

Taranaki - A place like no other

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand's most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture.

E pa ana ki a tatou - About us

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having a workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department

Access to clinical training and education

Up to date facilities

Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams

Professional development

Korero mo te turanga - About the role

This position is responsible for supporting the Assessment and Brief Care Team (ABC) when called out to a mental health crisis assessment in the community, the wider hospital, and at the police station. ABC deliver client focussed care and support for people living with mental health and/or addiction challenges within the Taranaki region.

This position involves collaborating with registered nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive support and uphold best practice in mental health care. The person will work under the direction and delegation of registered nurses within the ABC team.

The position aims to achieve the following:

Support the assessment of Tangata Whaiora/consumers experiencing psychological distress.

Engaging with the whanau of people affected by mental health challenges to identify needs and supports required.

Provide advocacy for Tangata Whaiora/consumers and whanau.

Provide culturally appropriate care that is sensitive to the diverse backgrounds of Tangata Whaiora/consumers.

Understand and apply the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi in practice.

We are currently advertising up to two (2) x 0.93FTE rostered Kaiawhina positions.

Please email ****** for a copy of the position description.

Mou - About you

Must have a current full NZ drivers' license.

A relevant qualification in mental health support or a related health field (For example: Level 4 National Cert in Mental Health Support Work or working towards it)

Life or lived experience.

Experience in crisis intervention or support is desirable.

If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page. Refer to job description for further detail on what Education, Skills and Experience are required for the role.

For further information, please contact Liz Pratt ABC Team Clinical Nurse Manager on Email: ******

Applications Close Sunday 27 October 2024

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together, we will succeed.

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