Core Occupational Therapist, Maternal Mental Health Team
Permanent, part Time 0.8FTE
Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA Guidelines
• Flexible Work Arrangements + EAP + Regular Hours
• Paid Study Leave & Financial Support for External Courses
• Team Environment + Multicultural Setting + Agile Work Style
We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Maternal Mental Team, in the vibrant and culturally diverse community of South Auckland based at 7 Springs Road, East Tamaki.
The Opportunity:
At Te Whatu Ora - Counties Manukau District people and their lives matter to us. Our community based Maternal Mental Health team is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist. Located within the Counties Manukau area, our Perinatal Services engage with women in pregnancy and the postpartum, and their whaanau, along their recovery journey. This specialist service provides assessment and treatment for this population, and skills working with families in this context would be a distinct advantage.
As an Occupational Therapist in our team, you will support our whaiora by facilitating group sessions, assess their level of functioning, developing interventions to support recovery through meaningful participation in areas that are important to our whaiora and their whaanau. You will get to work collaboratively within our team, as well as autonomously within our model of care.
As you will be working within the unique and growing multicultural population of Counties Manukau, cultural proficiency and a willingness to learn would be an advantage. If you are looking for variety and the chance to be part of a friendly, multi-cultural and hardworking team then this could be just the role for you to show off your exceptional talent.
Essential:
• NZ registration and an Annual Practising Certificate in Occupational Therapy
• At least 2 years’ experience in a Mental Health role
• Full, clean driver’s licence
• Ability to work in a diverse community
Preferred:
• Knowledge of functional assessments and PRPP
Benefits:
• Free parking onsite
• Refund of your annual practising certificate cost
• Support with Immigration/Visa
• Discounted services as part of our work perks
Please apply online by clicking on “Apply Now”.
For more information please contact Amy Lin on amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz. To view the job description, click here.
Job Number: CMH202414091
Applications Close: 29 September 2024
