Registered Mental Health Professional - Community

at  Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Registered Mental Health Professional to join our supportive, friendly and multidisciplinary North team within the Adult Community Mental Health Service at Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty.
Our North team in the Bay of Plenty provides quality Mental Health Community Care to the Adult population of Tauranga out to Waihi Beach. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly supportive and friendly team.
The successful applicant will be joining a multi-disciplinary team of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Nurses, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists. The team’s focus is on the Recovery Model for individuals who have a serious mental disorder. The aim of this team is to work with referrers, health partners, families/whānau and the community to provide effective triage, assessment and management of Tangata Whaiora who are requiring our services.
We work alongside Tangata Whaiora with the core values of patient centred care, and we achieve this with a focus on maximising health while promoting independence in the community. The focus is to deliver high quality care to the growing population in the Bay of Plenty.
Please click here to view the Registered Nurse position description.
Please click here to view the Registered Health Professional position description.

HE KORERO MŌU - ABOUT YOU

The ideal applicant would have a minimum of three years of experience in Mental Health, including Community based care. You need to be willing to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
We are looking for teammates who are passionate about lifelong learning in this field and are willing to ask questions.

MŌ TĀTOU – ABOUT US

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand’s North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 259,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty’s largest employers with over 4000 staff.

Please refer the Job description for details