Family Therapist

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Child and Family Team
• Permanent, Full-time 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking a Registered Allied Health professional, Family Therapist, to work at Nga Harakeke Mai Rongokako, Child, Adolescent & Family Services (CAFS). The position is full time. The purpose of this role is to provide assessment and therapy to tamariki, Rangatahi and whānau presenting to the mental health service.

As a Family Therapist within CAFS you will support tamariki and Rangatahi experiencing mental health challenges, working closely with their whānau to achieve positive, lasting outcomes. The role offers great variety and you will carry out individual and group therapy, as well as acute mental health assessments. You will join a dynamic team and work alongside a number of specialists providing a multidisciplinary approach to care.

About the Team/Service/ Location

 CAFS is a specialist service covering Hastings, Central Hawkes Bay, Napier and Wairoa and we are committed to providing high-quality care for tamariki, Rangitahi and whanau. Our service embraces innovation, teamwork, and a whānau-centred approach.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

You will be a confident and compassionate therapist, passionate about improving mental health outcomes for young people and their whānau. You’ll bring:

• A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification (e.g. Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Counselling, Family Therapy)

• Current registration with a professional body and valid APC i.e. New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)

• Minimum of 2 years’ clinical experience, ideally in child and adolescent mental health

• Knowledge of a range of therapeutic modalities (e.g. Family Systems Therapy, CBT, ACT, Maudsley)

• A full, clean NZ driver’s licence

• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team and with diverse communities

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

If you wish to review the position profile, please email Vacancies@hbdhb.govt.nz To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Liam Jackson via email on Liam.Jackson@hbdhb.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.