Crisis Response

Positions available for Registered Mental Health nurses, Social Workers, and Occupational Therapists with community experience.
- Part
- and Full-time opportunities available
- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a cohesive Multi-Disciplinary Team

**What we do**

There is an exciting opportunity currently within the Adult Community Psychiatric Service, for Nurse or Allied Health Workers to join West Coast Community Crisis Response. The West Coast Crisis Response team provides a 24 hour service assessing the needs and providing treatment and support to clients experiencing psychiatric crisis.

**Where you fit it**
- As a professional and highly motivated Nurse or Allied Health Worker who displays a positive attitude and enthusiasm for this area of work, you will enjoy being part of a committed and diverse multidisciplinary team, you will work in collaboration with a group of professionals that recognises the importance of providing quality care and services to their clients, friends and whānau.
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team, and in collaboration with our clients and their whānau primary care, community supports and our inpatient teams, your ability to think on your feet, triage and prioritize your patients appropriately in a timely manner is essential.
- Ideally you will be a Duly Authorised Officer who has been trained and signed off as being able facilitate the MHA, if not currently a DAO applicants for this position will be willing to undertake this paid three day DAO training as provided by the WCHB.
- Must Hold a Full Driver's Licence and have a Mental Health Nursing Scope of Practice
- Qualified Occupational Therapists and Social Workers will also be considered.
- Permanent full
- and part time vacancies available

**_ What we are about_**

We are unique and like no other area in New Zealand, with a close-knit community where your work will make a real difference.

We will help you grow as a leader in rural health with a continued focus on your career development.

We continue to break new ground and shape our health system to wrap care around patients in their communities.

**_ Why us_**

**_ What's Next_**

**The Future of our Health Industry