Registered Health Professional - Clinical Practice Lead

at  EQUIP

About Us Equip | Mō mātou:
Equip is an independent mental health not-for-profit organisation associated with Windsor Park Baptist Church. Our Vision is to build stronger communities by putting our faith into action. We achieve this by supporting people to grow by providing high-quality services that meet needs and exceed expectations.
We are a values-led organisation that cares about the people we work with and for. We aim to do what we can to address people’s needs and provide the momentum for them to move forward in their lives by providing high quality services that meet needs and exceed expectations.
Our team feels valued, supported and appreciated which enables us to bring about positive change in the lives of others. We promote work life balance and offer career and leadership development opportunities and support.
The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

We are an organisation that lives by its values and has a supportive team culture. Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Professional development: External and internal paid training, professional and leadership development programme and support towards professional registration and study placements.
• Health and Wellness: Free flu vaccine, team building days and extra leave days including birthday leave.
• Employment Assistance Programme: Regular internal and external supervision and peer lead support and supervision.
• Other: Laptop, phone (work purposes and for longevity of employment) and use of modern hybrid fleet vehicles for everyday work activities, free on-site parking and staff discount at local childcare (Windsor Park only).

The role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi:
Equip’s Community Support Hours service provides flexible mobile support to adults aged 18 years and over who experience mental health issues. The service is a wrap around one for individuals living in the community who have multiple needs. We support our clients spiritually, mentally and physically and offer a variety of services to suit their individual needs.
The Registered Health Professional position is a hands-on role with a mix of community work as well as coaching and mentoring our Community Support Worker team. This position is 40 hours per week and a level of flexibility will be required to meet the needs of tangata whai ora and support of on-duty staff through an on-call roster.

You | Mōu:

• New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist, Nurse, Social Worker or DAPAANZ-registered
• Sound clinical judgment
• Comprehensive leadership skills and ability to stay calm under pressure
• Have a passion for mentoring others
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• A clean full NZ drivers licence
• NZ resident or a valid NZ work visa
• Ability to build rapport and empathise with people from diverse backgrounds

Apply now if you have a genuine passion for helping others, and want to be part of a supportive and engaging team

Please refer the Job description for details