Occupational Therapist (Child & Adolescent Mental health service)

Location:  Level 3, BNZ Tower, 14 Hartham Place, Porirua

Contract:  Permanent, Full Time

Salary:  $77,087 - $110,210

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

CAMHS teams provide specialist mental health services for children and adolescents between the ages of birth and 19 years (inclusive) with indicators of significant mental health problems.  If you are the successful applicant, you will become an integral part of support young people and their whanua/family.  You will help provide assessments and interventions that help our client group achieve their goals.  CAMHS is committed to the use of the CAPA model which is a continuous service improvement model that combines personalised care and collaborative practice when partnering with service users and/or their whanau.

About the Team/Service/ Location 

All our community mental health teams are filled with progressive dedicated clinicians.  We have a close knit and cooperative team and create a bright and positive workspace.  This allows for collaboration and positive outcomes for our clients and their family. 

About you

• NZ Registered Occupational Therapist with current annual practicing certificate.
• Member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand - Professional Association (desirable).
•  Full drivers licence
• Experience in mental health assessment and interventions would be beneficial.

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 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 2nd April. 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.