Health Improvement Practitioner - Seddon Medical Centre and Pukekohe Family at Tamaki Health

Pukekohe, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Brief Psychological Interventions, Mental Health Support, Clinical Assessment, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Cultural Competency, Group Wellbeing Programming, Case Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Health Improvement Practitioner – Seddon Medical Centre and Pukekohe Family Doctors Clinics Tāmaki Health – Wellness Support Team Kia Ora | Hello | Talofa Lava | Ni Hao | Namaste | Mālō e Lelei | Bula Vinaka | Kamusta * Are you a psychologist, mental health nurse, counsellor, social worker, AOD practitioner, psychotherapist, or occupational therapist? * Do you want to be part of a large, award-winning multidisciplinary team with a strong, supportive culture? * Do you bring the cultural and linguistic competencies to engage meaningfully with our diverse Tāmaki Makaurau communities? * Are you passionate about making a difference early and effectively in people’s lives? Join our Wellness Support Team (WST), a pioneering primary mental health service delivering integrated care to high-needs communities across Auckland. With over 90 team members, we are expanding to meet growing demand for wellbeing support in our GP clinics. About the Role This is a permanent, part-time position, based in Pukekohe and providing services for another clinic in the surrounding area. Clinics: Seddon Medical Centre and Pukekohe Family Doctors Clinics A rewarding generalist mental health and wellbeing role embedded in primary care. You will deliver brief, behavioural and psychological health interventions and work in collaboration with GPs, nurses, health coaches, and support workers. Health Improvement Practitioners (HIPs) use Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT) – a brief, evidence-based model designed to create meaningful change in patients’ lives. You’ll work within a fast-paced, walk-in clinic environment, seeing patients as part of routine care, with warm handovers from the clinical team. Eligibility Requirements To be considered for this role, you must have: * A postgraduate qualification enabling therapeutic work with clients. * Registration under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA) or full NZAC membership. * At least one year experience working in a Mental Health service supporting clients or whānau in a clinical or community setting. * Experience using brief, evidence-based psychological interventions. * Enthusiasm for delivering brief one-to-one sessions, as well as group-based wellbeing programmes. About Us Tāmaki Health’s Wellness Support Team was established in 2012 by Dr David Codyre, one of New Zealand’s leading voices in primary mental health. We provide holistic support that integrates mental, physical, and social wellbeing for individuals and whānau in high-needs communities. Our stepped care approach ensures timely access to the right level of support. What We Offer * Work in a supportive, well-established multidisciplinary team * Structured induction, supervision, mentoring, and ongoing FACT training * Regular peer review, reflective practice, and professional development time * Flexible working options and a variety of clinic locations across Auckland * Opportunities for growth, innovation, and potential to train others in the HIP model * A chance to truly make a difference in the lives of people often underserved by traditional mental health services Apply now – we'd love to hear from you! Please include a cover letter with your application. This role may be filled prior to the advertised closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Responsibilities

Deliver brief, behavioural, and psychological health interventions using the FACT model within a primary care setting. Collaborate with GPs, nurses, and health coaches to provide integrated mental health support to high-needs communities.