Mental Health Clinician - Crisis, Assessment and Home Treatment team - (Casual)

• Community Mental Health Services, 222 Pembroke Street, Waikato Hospital
• Casual hours

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

Are you a registered mental health clinician ready to take on a dynamic and rewarding role? Join our dedicated Crisis Assessment and Home Treatment Team (CAHT) at Waikato Hospital, where we pride ourselves on working collaboratively, supporting each other, and delivering exceptional care to our community.

The CAHT service provides rapid assessment, crisis intervention, and short-term treatment for individuals experiencing acute mental health challenges. Our team works collaboratively with emergency services, whānau, and a range of community and inpatient services to ensure people in distress receive timely and effective support.

Our team brings together experienced professionals from a variety of disciplines who share a common goal: to provide safe, responsive, and culturally aligned care to tangata whaiora and their whānau during times of crisis.

This is a dynamic role where no two days are the same. Clinicians work across a variety of settings, including homes, community locations, emergency departments, and hospital wards.

To view the position description for Occupational Therapist click here, for Registered Nurse click here or for Social Worker click here.

About the Team/Service

The CAHT service consists of five key teams:

• Crisis Team (24/7) – Includes a dedicated night nurse based in the Waikato Emergency Department
• Home-Based Treatment Team – Providing community-based care as an alternative to hospital admission
• Crisis Follow Up Team – Offering short term follow-up care post-crisis
• Police Co-Response Team – Working alongside NZ Police to provide joint intervention
• Emergency Department Crisis Clinician Nurse – works night shift in the Waikato Hospital ED

Te Whatu Ora – Waikato’s Mental Health and Addictions Services deliver comprehensive care across the region, supporting individuals with a range of mental health needs — from acute crises to long-term conditions. As a service, we are undergoing a transformation toward a culturally led, clinically underpinned model of care focused on achieving improved outcomes for tangata whaiora and whānau.

About you

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and adaptable clinician who thrives in fast-paced environments and is committed to supporting people through crisis. We are looking for a clinician to join our crisis rotating roster. 

Essential skills and attributes include:

• Demonstrated expertise in mental health assessment and risk management
• Strong clinical reasoning and the ability to respond effectively under pressure
• Proficiency in managing crises involving psychosis, suicidality, substance use, and distress
• Confidence in developing safety plans and supporting recovery-focused outcomes
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Cultural competence and a commitment to culturally safe practice
• Current registration with NZNC, SWRB, or OTBNZ, and a valid APC
• A full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence

Why Join Us?

We are an inclusive, values-based organisation committed to supporting our workforce and reflecting the communities we serve. Our team is grounded in mutual respect, shared learning, and professional support.

We offer:

• Full orientation and collegial support
• Access to clinical supervision and professional development
• Duly Authorised Officer training
• Extensive internal training and upskilling opportunities
• A workplace culture that values diversity, inclusion, and whanaungatanga

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

To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 26 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kim Maskell on (07) 839 8899.

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