Wellbeing Specialist

at  Healthcare of New Zealand

• Exciting opportunity to join the growing Explore Specialist Services Team
• Bring your counselling and wellbeing skills to make a difference to the lives of our tamariki
• 40 hours per week are available, based in the Masterton region

You will be part of a new and expanding school counselling service and you will work with school leadership teams, children and whānau to understand the unique needs of the ākonga/learners at the school and their cultural needs. You will be experienced at working with tamariki, whānau and local communities and you will have a strong commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi.
This is a permanent full-time position based in Masterton. Hours required are Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm. School terms only. There may be an additional 2 weeks of call back days throughout the year for team training in school holidays.
Wellbeing Specialist is responsible for the delivery of high quality professional services based on personalised assessment, individual or group therapy and education in wellbeing for a wide range of psychological issues, consistent with our contract obligations with government agencies, funders and other providers.
As a Wellbeing Specialist you will be responsible for the delivery of services to children, and adults that are clinically safe and responsive to client need. Your work with clients will be person centred, efficient and innovative.
You will use a range of evidence-based assessment and therapeutic models and work alongside clients and other disciplines to facilitate sustained and enduring change, stabilisation and/or safety for the client.