Mental Health Professional

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Mental Health Professional. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Are you a self starter who is culturally connected?
• Bring your commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
• Work for a national provider or health, disability and social services

• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Work for a national provider of mental health and social services
• Based in Richardson Road, 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.

Emerge Aotearoa is a national provider of social services including mental health, disability and addiction, employment support and social housing. We operate throughout Aotearoa and employ approximately 1000 people. Our staff strive to provide mana-enhancing services that promote health and wellbeing for individuals, family, whanau and communities.

About the role

We have a permanent, full-time role available in our central Auckland team. The ideal candidate will bring relevant clinical knowledge and post qualifying experiences from the Mental Health sector, a flexible approach, people's skills and be open to new learning as part of on-going professional development. Your hours of work will be Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 5.00pm.

We offer a vocation, not just a job. Our team is diverse, but what unites us is the passion to make a difference for our clients, their families and the community. We are embarking on an exciting phase in our organisational development, with a refreshed team and innovative vision for the future. If you are seeking a rewarding career, then join our small team of dedicated professionals.

In this role you will:

• integrate clinical and rehabilitation knowledge and competencies with recovery approaches to provide quality services to clients and their family/whanau
• facilitate clients to work towards their personal goals and aspirations
• provide dedicated key support to clients
• conduct assessments and reviews
• coach and mentor support workers.

Who we're looking for

We are looking for someone who is positive, flexible, vibrant, confident and compassionate to work in our service. You must be self starter who is culturally connected and holds value in our values.

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.

What you need:

• Registration with a Professional Body covered by CHPA 2003 Act or Social Worker Registration Act 2003
• Current APC
• Experience and/or knowledge in the Mental Health / Addictions sector
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
• Demonstrated commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi and culturally safe practice
• A current full driver's licence
• Strong computer skills, a 'can-do' attitude and be able to demonstrate strong personal and professional boundaries

Expect to be challenged, developed and excited, both personally and professionally.

How to apply

To apply for this role please visit our careers site careers.emergeaotearoa.org.nz and register your details - Reference 14145SK.

Applications close Monday, 23 July 2018.

At Emerge Aotearoa you'll be rewarded by helping people to reach their goals - we'll also help you to reach yours.

Realising potential - tautokohia te mana tangata.