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Occupational Therapist | South Adult Community ServicePermanent full-time opportunity (1.0 FTE/40hr per week) in our South Adult Community Mental Health TeamWork closely with an experienced multidisciplinary teamNew Zealand registration with the relevant professional board and current Annual Practicing Certificate is essentialHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.
Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the role The South Adult Community Psychiatric Service has an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with mental health experience to join their community team.
South Sector provides an assessment and treatment service for tangata whaiora (consumers) experiencing mental illnesses and works closely with their whanau (family) - both in the community and alongside inpatient services.
About You We are looking for a professional and highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join our team.
To be successful in our team you will need to display a positive attitude and enthusiasm for this area of work.
You will enjoy being part of a committed and diverse multi-disciplinary team, working in collaboration with a group of professionals that recognises the importance of providing quality care and services to Whaiora, their friends, and whanau.
Interacting with a variety of stakeholders, you will have the ability to effectively manage and prioritise Occupational Therapy assessments, formulations, and interventions in the community.
You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with our tangata whaiora and their family/whanau, primary care, community supports, and our inpatient teams.It is essential that you have the ability to think on your feet, triage, and prioritise tangata whaiora's needs appropriately and in a timely manner.You will work alongside tangata whaiora to proactively engage with and support them in their treatment and other holistic supports.Highly developed risk assessment is important, as is your ability to develop effective rapport with people who may be mentally unwell or distressed.A key aspect of this role is the assessment and formulation of occupational therapy interventions, for which you will take responsibility in undertaking these interventions alongside Whaiora.Liaising with whanau and other carers, NGOs, police, probation, and other services is all part of this community-based role.There is an expectation that you will initiate, develop, and provide group-based interventions for Whaiora.A minimum of 2 years' experience in a mental health setting is preferable.New Zealand Registration as an Allied Health Professional with Annual Practicing Certificate is essential Working for Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellnesses.'
We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work.
It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us.
Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment.
If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community, or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to Apply To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Sunday 16th February. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Name of Recruiter at ******.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
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