Health Improvement Practitioner

5 days ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Procare Full time

We are inviting registered mental health professionals to seize this exciting new career opportunity to become a Health Improvement Practitioner - and be part of New Zealand's new primary care behavioural health workforce
You would be at the heart of primary care in an Auckland General Practice clinic, where your role is all about empowering people to reach their own health and wellbeing goals using brief interventions.
This role is part of the innovative programme, Te Tumu Waiora (TTW).
Exciting and fulfilling role - focused on improving the health and wellbeing of our community, especially Maori, Pasifika, and youthRelationship-centered - Integrated within a general practice clinic and connected to a national rolloutSpecialised training and ongoing mentoring from New Zealand's leading trainers in Primary Care Behavioural Health and focused Acceptance and Commitment TherapyPermanent Part Time position 0.6FTE, 24 hours per week, based in Helensville.The way in which we support the mental health and wellbeing of New Zealanders is evolving and changing; for the better.
With the government's commitment to the national rollout of the TTW programme, a huge emphasis is placed on reducing barriers to accessing services and to embedding a 'skills not pills' approach within primary care - empowering people to lead their own physical and mental, social and spiritual wellbeing.
Following the successful pilot of Te Tumu Waiora, ProCare Fresh Minds is now thrilled to be working with more general practices across Tamaki Auckland to introduce this new model of care.
You can learn more about these roles at www.tetumuwaiora.co.nz.
The role: The practice is a diverse and innovative centre, passionate about delivering quality care to their community.
The Health Improvement Practitioner is a generalist, providing immediately accessible, evidence-based brief intervention talking therapies to individuals and whanau.
From within the GP clinic, you will help enrolled patients with any issue affecting their wellbeing (mood, sleep, relationships, anxiety, stress, dealing with a new diagnosis - the list goes on).
You will be part of both a general practice team and a team of supportive Fresh Minds Health Improvement Practitioners and Health Coaches.
Working within a friendly, dynamic, and patient-centered team you will be delivering the following services:
Providing brief psychological interventions, particularly Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT) to patients and delivering evidence-based group programmes to patientsAs a new type of clinician joining the clinic team, providing consultation, education, and advice to other members of the General Practice teamSupporting local population health by developing intervention pathways alongside GPs and nurses based on clinic needsYou: You will need to be a registered mental health professional - either a psychologist, psychotherapist, mental health nurse, social worker, occupational therapist, or DAPAANZ registered Counsellor.Are self-motivated and independent, and enjoy working as part of a team dedicated to improving people's health and wellbeingWant to work in the fast-paced and varied environment of a General PracticeHave some training in talking therapies such as ACT, FACT or CBTHave an understanding and sensitivity to working with all culturesWork alongside Health Coaches, GPs, and nurses, within a multi-disciplinary framework focused on increasing access, equity, and quality of careAn extensive full training programme is provided, including classroom-based and on-site training, plus ongoing mentoring, supervision, and professional development opportunitiesJoin a nationwide network of HIPs, sharing knowledge, education, and supportSubsidised gym and retail discountsWe offer market-leading remuneration and benefits, and have a fantastic team environment to work in.
If you think this sounds like you, please apply and submit your CV and application using the 'Apply Now' button.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Reference # 16832
Posted on 21 Feb 2025
Closes on 23 Mar 2025 09:00
Location(s) West Auckland
Expertise: Counselling, Mental Health Nurse, Mental Health Professionals, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Social Work

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