Specialist Eating Disorder Clinicians

**Where you'll be working**: Manaaki Centre, Thames

**The details**: Permanent Part-time - 40 Hours per fortnight (0.5 FTE)

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Be part of the national transformation in Health

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Live and Work in the amazing Hauraki-Coromandel

The Coromandel Peninsula, Te Tara-O-Te-Ika-A-Māui, is renowned for its pristine beaches, misty forests and laid-back vibe which offers a wealth of nature-based activities and attractions for the whole whānau.

In addition to working with a group of friendly and welcoming staff, you can enjoy being surrounded by the mountains, the bush and the sea - while still having three major cities within easy reach.

We understand most applicants will appreciate help with their move so we offer a generous relocation package and support with securing accommodation

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
The Specialist Eating Disorders Service (SEDS) is excited to be recruiting to a number of new positions that have been created in response to the national increase in prevalence and severity of eating disorders. This increase in funding has enabled us to expand our levels of service provision to improve both accessibility to specialist eating disorder services and treatment outcomes for our tangata whaiora.

We are looking for NZ Registered Health Practitioners (Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, MH Nurses, Psychologists) to join our passionate and highly skilled multi-disciplinary team. We currently have 1 x 0.5 FTE available in Thames.

This position will be based in Thames and integrated within the existing mental health service but unique in that you will be part of the SEDS team. This means you will spend time in Hamilton on a regular basis as part of the multi-disciplinary team. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills in eating disorder treatment and will be expected to share this knowledge and provide treatment across the age range, within the teams where they are based.

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Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service
The Specialist Eating Disorders Service (SEDS) is a small multi-disciplinary team providing evidence based treatment and support to clients experiencing complex and severe eating disorders. We work in a holistic way together with our clients, their families and communities. We also lead the Te Manawa Taki (Midland) Region Expert Eating Disorder Hub and have been tasked with supporting and developing Eating Disorder services within the Te Manawa Taki Region.

Mōu | About you
Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:
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A current New Zealand annual practicing certificate, or eligibility to obtain one

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Interest and/or experience in working with clients and families affected by eating disorders and/or other mental health problems

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Interest and/or experience in providing quality, evidence based practice in the treatment of mental health disorders

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Ability to contribute positively to a multidisciplinary team

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Experience in providing education or training to other professionals

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Te iwi Ngakaunui - People at Heart

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Whakamana - Give and earn respect

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Whakaronga - Listen to me; Talk to me

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Mauri Pai - Fair play

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Whakapakari - Growing the good

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Kotahitanga - Stronger together

It is not very often something happens that is big; like, really big. Big to the point that it will touch the lives of every single person in the country. That is what we are talking about here. The provision of Health in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how its run is about to change in a big way.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora - Māori Health Authority will together shape the delivery of Health services in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come, and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our Whānau.

We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Māori and other priority populations. We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles.

Here at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Waikato we have a team of 8,000 working across the Waikato where everyone plays a vital role in the care of our patients - directly or non-directly. Our vision is Healthy People. Excellent Care.

We are a values-based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. Reflecting the population we serve is an important part of the care we deliver to the community. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply. We proactively develop pathways that maximise opportunity for Māori and encourage Māori to apply.

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