Mental Health Clinician

Mental Health Clinician

Maternal, Infant, Child, Adolescent, Mental Health & Addiction Service (MICAMHAS)

Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui

Permanent, 32 hours per week

Health NZ/Te Whatu Ora Whanganui is committed to increase the diversity of our workforce, and actively focus on employing and building a sustainable Māori workforce which supports our pro-equity commitment.

Ngā Uarātanga | Our Values

• Aroha - The value of love, respect and empathy, demonstrating compassionate and non-judgemental relationships.
• Kōtahitanga - The value of unity and vision sharing where we demonstrate trust and collaboration.
• Manaakitanga - The value of respect, support and caring where we demonstrate doing our very best for others.
• Tino Rangatiratanga - The value of self-determination where we empower individual/whānau choice.

Ko te kaupapa | About the role

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MICAMHAS is part of the Child and Youth Service, which offers infant, child, and adolescent assessments, therapy, and treatment for 0 – 18-year-olds with moderate to severe mental health illness and addiction. Maternal mental health services are provided from pregnancy up to one year following the birth of the child. SUPP provides alcohol and other drug services alongside mild to moderate mental health support for 12–19-year-olds.

This role works within the MICAMHAS team to provide high-quality and effective professional support to young people and their whānau. As the clinician, you will provide client-centred assessment, therapy-based interventions, and evaluations that support young people in transitioning to wellness and developing resilience. The MICAMHAS Whanganui team values a positive team culture. You will be well supported and nurtured whilst orientating to this role, and throughout your everyday mahi as part of this team.

This role includes active participation in quality improvement projects and will require building and maintaining strong relationships with other health and social sector providers.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

• a Current registration (Clinical scope) with a New Zealand Registration Authority and a current practicing certificate
• At least 3 years post-graduation work experience
• police screening that allows the ability to work with vulnerable children
• experience working in Maternal Infant child adolescent mental health and addiction fields desirable

Ngā hua o te Mahi i Te Pōari o Whanganui | Working at Te Whatu Ora Whanganui

You will be supported to develop your skills by the Clinical Management team and will be provided with opportunities for professional learning and supervision.

Child Health Services work in a multidisciplinary model, and you will be supported by allied health, medical, and nursing teams from throughout the wider Child and Youth Service.

Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Our vision is He Hāpori Ora - Thriving Communities, with our mission being 'to improve health and independence through a responsive and integrated health system'. We ensure health care places people and their whānau at the centre of everything we do with and for them. We support and empower individuals and whānau to determine their own wellbeing and are committed to working in authentic partnership with other health care providers, iwi, government, social and community agencies to build strong, resilient, connected people and whānau.

Whanganui is a great little progressive city with a friendly chilled vibe. Great café culture, schools and sporting opportunities with some of the best all year-round weather in the country. The rugged west coast beaches on your doorstep allow for all year surfing, fishing or just walking for miles. Skiing and hiking on mount Ruapehu just an hour up the road, Whanganui has all your bases covered for a family friendly lifestyle.

Whanganui's reputation for having some of the best value-for-money housing in New Zealand is another big-plus for many people settling in the city. With most suburbs only 15 minutes from the central business district or Whanganui Hospital residents don't have to compromise on location to make the most of their leisure time or afford a better property.

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Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

Please read the attached position description for further information, otherwise you can contact the Recruitment Coordinator by emailing or phoning

Please ensure you correctly upload your CV and any other supporting documentation to your application before submitting it.

Rā Katinga | Applications close

Applications close: Tuesday, 6th January 2026