Registered Health Clinician – Manaaki Kakano Maternal & Infant Mental Health Service – Te Roopu Kimiora (1.0 FTE, permanent)

Availability
2023-05-25 to 2023-06-08
Job Number
AH23-089
Company
Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau
Location
Northland
Work Type
Full Time
Closing Date
Job Description
Achieving the best health outcomes for Northland communities starts with expecting the best from ourselves. We ensure every member of our team has the opportunity to develop, grow and stay inspired. Here, you can make an impact on your community and on your own professional development – all whilst enjoying a flexible and healthy work-life balance.

Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

About the role

Right now, we are looking for an exceptional registered health clinician to join a dynamic and friendly service in a permanent 1.0 FTE position working 40 hours per week based in Whangarei.

Manaaki Kakano supports women and their partners whose mental health has been impacted by the experience of being pregnant, birthing and/or being a parent. Through provision of highquality case consultation, co-ordination and case management services to clients who are pregnant, or parents of children under 12 months of age, Manaaki Kākano supports parents and babies to have the best opportunity to build a secure attachment and remain well in their own community.

This role offers opportunities which include case management, assessment, monitoring, varied group work and liaison across the health sector. Applicants need to possess a willingness to professionally develop and be a positive team member.

Our ideal candidate will be:

• A qualified health professional with a recognised health qualification and registration with professional organisation, such as Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work Annual Practising Certificate
• Experienced with working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Able to display a working knowledge and have at least two year’s experience of professional practice in the area of Mental Health/Psychiatry
• Excellent in written and verbal communication skills
• Committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

A career with Te Whatu Ora will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Our people live our Values:
Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do
Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated
Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion
Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding
Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Vacancy No: AH23-089
Closes: 8 June 2023
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