Recovery Facilitator

Recovery Facilitator (Mental Health Support Worker) New Zealand Health Group – Taupo, North Island
Supportive Team Culture + Regular Supervision
Paid course for Mental Health Support Work (level 4) in addition to other advantageous training opportunities
Must have Full Drivers License
Who we are | Ko wai matou
Mental Health NZ is part of the Mental Health and Wellbeing division of Healthcare NZ.
Our vision is to enhance the wellbeing of all New Zealanders through supporting tangata whaiora in determining and realising their goals and aspirations. We deliver this vision through our commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi by ensuring equitable outcomes for Maori.
We do this by partnering directly with people, their whanau and wider support networks to provide high quality, evidence-based wellbeing supports that build on people's existing strengths and resources.
The role of the Recovery Facilitator (RF) is to support tangata whaiora to achieve their goals and aspirations by using a holistic, strengths-based approach through developing a collaborative and respectful relationship. A Recovery Facilitator will manage a caseload of people and work with whaiora to encourage improvement of their health, self and personal cares and foster independence so they can thrive.
Recovery Facilitators work with Te Whatu Ora clinical teams, primary care, government organisations, community housing and support services, drug and alcohol services and health providers, to offer person and whanau centric services. Recovery Facilitators work alongside whaiora to support and maintain all aspects of wellness.
This casual Recovery Facilitator position is working on 10 hour rotating shifts (4 days rostered on and 3 days off) . Work hours will be 10-hour shifts, 7am-5:30pm, 11am-9:30pm or 9:00pm-7am.
Minimum Requirements:
National Certificate in Mental Health Support Work (level 4)
Experience working with people with mental health and addictions issues.
Team player with the ability to work autonomously.
Attention to detail with excellent documentation skills.
Ability to keep clear boundaries.
Full NZ driver's license and clean Police check
At Mental Health NZ, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity, reflecting the communities we serve. To support you in this valuable role we offer a robust Orientation, External Supervision and Role specific training. If you would like a career with us and are looking for a role that is both rewarding and challenging and want to make a difference, then we would like to hear from you.
How to apply | Me pehea ki te tono
Please apply via our website on the link below with your CV and a cover letter. Only applications submitted through the website will be considered.
Only suitable candidates will be contacted for interview and applications will be reviewed as they are received, therefore resulting in the role closing early if the right applicant is found.
Applicants for this position must be a NZ Resident/Citizen or have a valid NZ work permit.

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