Therapist/Psychologist Community Mental Health and Addiction services

• Tairāwhiti, Gisborne based
• Part time and full time positions available
• Be part of a supportive, whānau like team

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

This position is Monday to Friday working hours that suit Family/whanau life! You will be part of an enthusiastic and caring team where we provide ongoing assessments and treatment to enable recovery for whanau experiencing Mental Health and Addiction issues. 

Part of your role will be clinically supporting a caseload of whanau effectively with a whanau centered recovery-focused framework supported by Preceptor clinical supervision

Treatment and Therapeutic treatment plan provided is evidence based with an emphasis on positive outcomes for whanau.

You will have opportunities to extend your mental health knowledge and be a champion to improving shared understanding of mental health with a valued input into shaping the service.

We can offer attractive remuneration packages and flexible hours. 

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Tairāwhiti/Gisborne is a close community with a great work life balance. If beautiful beaches, nature walks and an outdoor lifestyle with a relaxed vibe is what you are looking for, then we would love to hear from you.

For more information on living and working in Tairāwhiti click here

About you

To be eligible for the role you must;

· Be a registered Counsellor/Therapist or Psychologist with a current APC

· Be eligible to live and work in New Zealand

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 Cilla Allen 021 241 3811

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.