Recovery Facilitator (Mental Health Support Worker)

at  Healthcare of New Zealand

• KiwiSaver + EAP Support + Staff recognition program
• Supportive Team Culture + Regular Supervision
• Fully paid course provide for Mental Health Support Work (level 4)

WHO WE ARE | KO WAI MĀTOU.

Mental Health NZ is part of the Mental Health and Wellbeing division of Healthcare NZ.
Our vision is to enhance the wellbeing of all New Zealanders through supporting tangata whaiora in determining and realising their goals and aspirations. We deliver this vision through our commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi by ensuring equitable outcomes for Māori.
We do this by partnering directly with people, their whānau and wider support networks to provide high quality, evidence-based wellbeing supports that build on people’s existing strengths and resources.

WHY US | HE AHA AI MĀTOU?

At Mental Health NZ, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity, reflecting the communities we serve. To support you in this valuable role we offer a robust Orientation, External Supervision and Role specific training. If you would like a career with us and are looking for a role that is both rewarding and challenging and want to make a difference, then we would like to hear from you.
Applications Close | Te katinga o tēnei whai tūranga: 31 October 2024
NB: interviews may take place prior to applications closing.

The role of the Recovery Facilitator (RF) is to support tangata whaiora to achieve their goals and aspirations by using a holistic, strengths-based approach through developing a collaborative and respectful relationship. A Recovery Facilitator will manage a caseload of people and work with whaiora to encourage improvement of their health, self and personal cares and foster independence so they can thrive.
Recovery Facilitators work with Te Whatu Ora clinical teams, primary care, government organisations, community housing and support services, drug and alcohol services and health providers, to offer person and whānau centric services. Recovery Facilitators work alongside whaiora to support and maintain all aspects of wellness.
There are full-time roles available in our 24-hour rostered Residential Service, so will include weekends and shift work.