Senior Occupational Therapist - Tupu Ora
· Full Time (1fte), Permanent position
· Monday-Friday only!
· Working as part of the adult team in the regional eating disorders team – both the community team (green lane hospital) and the residential unit (point chevalier)
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
The Senior Occupational Therapist would provide oversight of an Occupational Therapy Assistant in working together in the delivery of an eating disorders day program, as well as being part of the adult multidisciplinary team that provides assessment and treatment across the specialist regional eating disorders continuum within Te Toka Tumai.
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About the Team/Service/ Location
Tupu Ora is a regional specialist service providing assessment and treatment for, children, adolescents and adults with eating disorders, and this position would be with our clinical team working with adults. Tupu Ora also provides consultation to and liaison with community services and hospitals in the Metro Auckland and Northland region.
Tupu Ora has a continuum of services including community/outpatient, intensive day programme and residential options.
The Tupu Ora community team provides specialist treatment to children, adolescents and adults presenting with moderate to severe eating disorders in the community and outpatient setting.
Our residential unit is a supra regional 9 bedded residence providing residential treatment from our unit in Pt Chevalier.
About you
We are seeking an Occupational Therapist with experience in mental health and proven clinical competence in group planning and facilitation.
Experience in the treatment of eating disorders is desirable however, the below requirements are minimal requirements:
· A full and clean NZ driver licence is essential in this community-based role.
· NZ Registered Occupational Therapist
· Current Annual Practising certificate
· A minimum of 4 years post graduate experience including a minimum of 2years within the area of specialty
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 now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jade Smith, Recruitment Consultant: Jade.Smith@TeWhatuOra.Govt.NZ
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
