Mental Health Professional
Improve the quality of the services we provide and provide support within our central Auckland Residential Rehabilitation Services.
Summary about this job
Nursing - Psych, Forensic & Correctional Health
Company: Emerge Aotearoa
Location: Auckland
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +64-9-854-5276
Fax: +64-9-360-3446
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Detail information about job Mental Health Professional. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Do you want to grow your career and be challenged?
- Bring your excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Join a company that is committed to supporting professional development
- Grow your career, be challenged and realise the potential in you and others around you
- Permanent full-time opportunity available
- Great job satisfaction, supportive team and career development opportunity
- Based in central Auckland
About us
He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata! He tangata! He tangata! What is the most important thing in the world? It is people! It is people! It is people!If you haven't already guessed it, here at Emerge Aotearoa we're all about people! We're culturally connected and hold our values close to our hearts. for individuals, family, whanau and communities.
About the role
Providing support within our central Auckland Residential Rehabilitation Services - you'll work alongside the Service Managers and other Health Professionals to improve the quality of the services we provide. The role includes liaising with clinical teams, mentoring and coaching staff, hands on work with complex clients, goal writing and documentation, analysing information and creative brainstorming.
Who we're looking for
We are looking for someone who is positive, flexible, vibrant, confident and compassionate to work in our service.
You'll naturally be a problem solver, quick thinker and enjoy connecting with the community. You'll use your non judgemental attitude and belief to encourage clients to change and grow.
To be successful you will need to have:
- registration with a professional body covered by CHPA 2003 Act or Social Worker Registration Act 2003
- a relevant health care degree level qualification
- a current full Annual Practicing Certificate
- health sector/social service sector or related experience, working effectively with individuals and family whanau in a complex needs environment
- the ability to work with and without direct supervision
- excellent English written and verbal communication skills
- good PC skills with a range of Microsoft Office applications and ability to use electronic client information systems.
It would be advantageous if you also had the following:
- Experience working in Mental Health, Addictions, Disability or Serious Injury Service
- Knowledge of community resources and support networks
- Competency in profession specific assessment and interventions
What's in it for you:
- Join a great team of people who care about supporting and making a difference in the community
- Expect to be challenged, developed and excited, both personally and professionally
- At Emerge Aotearoa you'll be rewarded by helping people to reach their goals - we'll also help you to reach yours
- A company who is committed to supporting professional development
We are an organisation that is committed to providing a first class range of community-based mental health, disability, peer, vocational, housing support and addiction services across Aotearoa. Be ready to be challenged, developed and excited, both personally and professionally.
Applications close Monday, 23 July 2018.
To apply for this role please visit our careers site careers.emergeaotearoa.org.nz and register your details - Reference 14164SK.