Youth Mental Health Assistant West Coast

6 days ago

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

**West Coast - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)**:

- ** Permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week**
- Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders_**_._**
Are you passionate about supporting rangatahi (youth) and making a positive impact in mental health? We are looking for a compassionate, community-minded Youth Mental Health Assistant (YMHA) to join our dedicated team.

**About the Role**
As a Youth Mental Health Assistant, you - ll work alongside a multidisciplinary health care team under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other Registered Health Professional. Your role will involve both clinical and non-clinical support within the community setting, and at times may include redeployment to the Mental Health Inpatient Unit to support youth safety.

You - ll help reduce the pressure on clinical staff by taking on delegated tasks such as:

- Supporting case managers in managing youth safely and effectively.
- Transporting consumers to appointments and activities.
- Delivering prescriptions to pharmacies.
- Assisting youth to engage in meaningful activities.
- Participating in joint community visits with case managers.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Contribute to a high-quality, safe, and supportive care environment.
- Identify and report health and safety concerns in a timely manner.
- Take an active role in quality improvement initiatives.
- Support the principles and articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all aspects of your work.
- Participate in professional development, including Whāraurau learning modules and mandatory training.

**About You**
You - ll be someone with empathy, resilience, and a desire to support the wellbeing of our youth. You - ll be willing to learn and grow in the mental health field and work collaboratively as part of a team.

**To be successful, you will have**:

- A NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Mental Health and Addiction Support) Level 3, or be willing to complete it within 12 months of employment.
- Relevant experience working in mental health or community support roles (preferred).
- Good computer literacy or willingness to learn new systems.
- Personal safety training (or willingness to complete).
- A strong understanding of youth needs and the ability to engage effectively with diverse communities.
- A strong understanding and appreciation of the importance for Tangata Whaiora of connections to marae, iwi and hapu.

**Working at Health New Zealand**

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