Mental Health Clinician

4 days ago

Timaru, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Full time

**Mental Health Clinician - Brief Intervention Service**
- (Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist)
- Mental Health Brief Intervention Service - Timaru
- Permanent, Part-time, 24 Hours per week

Health 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, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

**About the Role**

The Primary Mental Health Clinician is a key member of the Mental Health Brief Intervention Service within Health New Zealand Primary Mental Health and Addiction Service - South Canterbury.

To role provides service for adults, who are referred by their General Practitioner / Nurse Practitioner / Practice Nurse, NGO or other Mental Health Service, with mild to moderate mental health issues. Initial assessment will be required to determine a treatment plan in conjunction with the person referred. Interventions are to be focused, specific and short term.

**About you**

This role suits someone who enjoys working within a proactive team environment, who is well organised and with excellent interpersonal and communications skills. The person must be able to work alongside and collaborate with a range of health professionals, leading on initiatives and achieving desired outcomes.

An in depth understanding and ability to implement a range of treatment modalities in required. Additionally, the person will also have the following;
- Current APC in their profession
- A Post Graduate mental health qualification, would be desirable
- The right to work in New Zealand

**Working at Health New Zealand**

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness -. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

**How to Apply**

If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.

Close Date: 12 September 2025

**Job details**:
**Job Reference**:

HNAN5138665**Location**:

- South Island - Canterbury - Timaru and South Canterbury**Job type**:

Permanent Part time**Expertise**:

- Clinical - Nursing - Registered Nurse
Clinical - Allied Health - Occupational Therapist
Clinical - Allied Health - Social Worker

**Closes**:

12-Sep-2025

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