Clinical Coordinator For Specialist Maternal Mental Health Service (SMMHS)

Please note this role is open only to current staff of Health NZ. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed by Health NZ

Location:  Wellington- Te whare Tipu, Mount Victoria. From time to time, in response to overall service demand and after discussion with your manager, you may be required to work in other areas/multiple locations across the district

Contract: Permanent, Part Time (0.5 FTE)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The purpose of the role is to coordinate the day-to-day clinical activity of the team, ensuring timely access to services and efficient client flow, whilst upholding high clinical standards and supporting quality initiatives. To contribute to the professional development of staff whilst being cognisant of team objectives and overall service development.

About the Team/Service Location

SMMH is a mental health service for those who develop moderate to severe mental health issues during their pregnancy, and/or in the postnatal period up to 12 months at the point of referral.

This regional service offers direct service provision in the Greater Wellington region including Wairarapa providing assessment, treatment and intervention to support clients and their whanau, as well as consultation/ liaison to other health professionals. As well as a part-time consultation / liaison role in the Wairarapa. 

About you

Essential qualifications, skills and experience:

A.  Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in working as a MH Professional, at a senior level. with mental health .consumers and disability consumers in a public sector health setting would be essential.
• Good working knowledge of Te Ara Oranga/client pathway.
• Good at facilitating and maintaining quality relationships and cooperation at different levels.

B.  Essential Professional Qualifications / Accreditations / Registrations:

• Registered MH Professional with current annual practicing certificate.
• Current full NZ driver’s licence with ability to drive a manual and automatic car.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet resources and e-mail.
• A high standard of written and spoken English.

Someone well-suited to the role will place a high value on the following:

• Providing high quality care for the consumer.
• A commitment and understanding of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi (and application to health) and a willingness to work positively in improving outcomes for Māori.
• Working collaboratively with other clinicians. 
• Ensuring that they follow through on their work .
• Delivering identified outcomes.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

Please note this role is open only to current staff of Health NZ. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed by Health NZ

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Marianne.Lovgren@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.

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