Availability
2023-04-26 to 2023-05-26
Job Number
SOUT06970
Company
HainesAttract
Link to Apply
Location
Otago
Work Type
Contract/Temp
Closing Date
Job Description
Youth Specialty Service (YSS)
Dunedin (CBD)
Competitive salary plus Kiwi-Saver
Fixed-term or secondment opportunity
- Are you looking to start the new year with a new challenge?
- Want to continue your great work supporting youth and their families?
- Enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary team?
- Fixed-term until end of January 2024 - (0.8 FTE 32hours week)
Te Whatu Ora - Heath New Zealand Southern exists to support everyone across our district to live well, and access the right care when they need it, by delivering high quality, patient-centred and equitable health services to our diverse communities.
Our Youth Specialty Service's (YSS) is a specialised out-patient service providing comprehensive assessment and treatment for young persons in the Otago area. Attached is a service called Rapoi which is a day programme providing assessment and treatment for youth requiring support to return to main stream schooling.
Mōu ake - About you
In managing your own case-load you will have a sound knowledge of appropriate youth focused mental health interventions and provide specialised assessment and treatment, with a strong emphasis on family inclusion and family therapy for youth (14-19 years), experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
You bring to this role flexibility and commitment to delivering excellence to youth and their family in an age appropriate and culturally appropriate manner, liaise effectively in partnership with community agencies to support the youth's health and well-being. We provide good orientation to the position and will support your ongoing professional development needs.
If you enjoy working as an integral member of a youth focused multidisciplinary team and have experience working with youth and their family, you shouldn't let this opportunity pass you by.
Essential criteria:
- Registered Mental Health Professional with current APC (New Zealand Nursing Council, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist)
- Experience in working with adolescent with moderate to severe mental illness (and their families)
- Current New Zealand driver's licence
See Registered Nurse position description: https://www.southernhealth.nz/sites/default/files/2023-01/Registered%20Nurse%20MHAID%20PD%20September%202022%20TWO_0.pdf
See Mental Health Professional position description: https://www.southernhealth.nz/sites/default/files/2023-01/TWO%20AHST%20Professional%20Position%20Description%20NEW%20FORMAT%20August%202021%20All%20disciplines.pdf
Painga - Benefits:
- Competitively priced housing and beautiful scenery
- Continuous support for career development
- Subsidised gym membership, discounted health insurance and a range of retail discounts
- Easy commute for work, for the traffic jams!
Ōtepoti - Dunedin
A lifestyle that is hard to beat! Dunedin is a wonderful place for families, with great educational facilities (primary through tertiary) and many activities available for all ages. Some of New Zealand's most famous national parks, ski fields and wineries are within easy driving distance. To find out more about living here please click the following link: https://www.dunedinnz.com/
There's literally something for everyone. Insiders - Ōtepoti - Dunedin New Zealand official website (dunedinnz.com)
Mō mātou - About us
Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Friday, 26 May 2023.
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.
If you currently work for Southern, please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors
For further information please contact Caroline, Recruitment Advisor - Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Directorate, Phone (03) 214 5769 or email [email protected]
Pre-employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:
- Occupational health assessment
- Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
- Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
- Covid-19 vaccination requirements
New employees of Te Whatu Ora Southern will need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which includes two doses and a booster dose of an approved vaccine. If you are unable to receive a Covid-19 vaccine or booster for any reason, please indicate this in your cover letter so we can discuss this with you further and establish if you meet any criteria for an exemption.
To apply
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/job-invite/20829/
Dunedin (CBD)
Competitive salary plus Kiwi-Saver
Fixed-term or secondment opportunity
- Are you looking to start the new year with a new challenge?
- Want to continue your great work supporting youth and their families?
- Enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary team?
- Fixed-term until end of January 2024 - (0.8 FTE 32hours week)
Te Whatu Ora - Heath New Zealand Southern exists to support everyone across our district to live well, and access the right care when they need it, by delivering high quality, patient-centred and equitable health services to our diverse communities.
Our Youth Specialty Service's (YSS) is a specialised out-patient service providing comprehensive assessment and treatment for young persons in the Otago area. Attached is a service called Rapoi which is a day programme providing assessment and treatment for youth requiring support to return to main stream schooling.
Mōu ake - About you
In managing your own case-load you will have a sound knowledge of appropriate youth focused mental health interventions and provide specialised assessment and treatment, with a strong emphasis on family inclusion and family therapy for youth (14-19 years), experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
You bring to this role flexibility and commitment to delivering excellence to youth and their family in an age appropriate and culturally appropriate manner, liaise effectively in partnership with community agencies to support the youth's health and well-being. We provide good orientation to the position and will support your ongoing professional development needs.
If you enjoy working as an integral member of a youth focused multidisciplinary team and have experience working with youth and their family, you shouldn't let this opportunity pass you by.
Essential criteria:
- Registered Mental Health Professional with current APC (New Zealand Nursing Council, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist)
- Experience in working with adolescent with moderate to severe mental illness (and their families)
- Current New Zealand driver's licence
See Registered Nurse position description: https://www.southernhealth.nz/sites/default/files/2023-01/Registered%20Nurse%20MHAID%20PD%20September%202022%20TWO_0.pdf
See Mental Health Professional position description: https://www.southernhealth.nz/sites/default/files/2023-01/TWO%20AHST%20Professional%20Position%20Description%20NEW%20FORMAT%20August%202021%20All%20disciplines.pdf
Painga - Benefits:
- Competitively priced housing and beautiful scenery
- Continuous support for career development
- Subsidised gym membership, discounted health insurance and a range of retail discounts
- Easy commute for work, for the traffic jams!
Ōtepoti - Dunedin
A lifestyle that is hard to beat! Dunedin is a wonderful place for families, with great educational facilities (primary through tertiary) and many activities available for all ages. Some of New Zealand's most famous national parks, ski fields and wineries are within easy driving distance. To find out more about living here please click the following link: https://www.dunedinnz.com/
There's literally something for everyone. Insiders - Ōtepoti - Dunedin New Zealand official website (dunedinnz.com)
Mō mātou - About us
Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Friday, 26 May 2023.
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.
If you currently work for Southern, please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors
For further information please contact Caroline, Recruitment Advisor - Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Directorate, Phone (03) 214 5769 or email [email protected]
Pre-employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:
- Occupational health assessment
- Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
- Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
- Covid-19 vaccination requirements
New employees of Te Whatu Ora Southern will need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which includes two doses and a booster dose of an approved vaccine. If you are unable to receive a Covid-19 vaccine or booster for any reason, please indicate this in your cover letter so we can discuss this with you further and establish if you meet any criteria for an exemption.
To apply
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/job-invite/20829/