IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN FOR PRISON SERVICES
A registered mental health professional is required for the exciting role of Improving Mental Health Clinician to support Christchurch Men's Prison.
Summary about this job
Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Company: Rural Canterbury PHO Ltd
Location: Canterbury
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +64-4-970-1676
Fax: +64-4-673-3898
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Detail information about job IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN FOR PRISON SERVICES. Terms and conditions vacancy
- 1 FTE
- Fixed term contract with flexible employment conditions
Step into the future of mental health delivery for prison services
Improving Mental Health (IMH) Clinician for prison services - 1 FTE
Rural Canterbury PHO provides clinical and management support to primary care. The PHO also delivers primary mental health services to the three Canterbury Prisons.
We are seeking a registered mental health professional for the exciting role of Mental Health Clinician to provide clinical, educational and community liaison support to the Christchurch Men's Prison.
The successful applicant will provide psychological and brief intervention for prisoners who have a mental health need or who are identified as being vulnerable within the prison environment. Strong clinical acumen and competency with a therapeutic modality (e.g. CBT) essential.
The successful candidate will be based at Christchurch Men's Prison and be supported by the Prison Health Centre staff and the IMH clinical team.
The position is a fixed term contract with flexible employment conditions.
Clinicians who hold registration under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance (HPCA) Act or have a recognised social work qualification in addition to registration, will be considered for the position.
For a copy of the position description and application form, please contact:
Dianne Walker
Phone 03 357 4970 or
Email: [email protected]
Applications to be received no later than close of day, Friday 27 July 2018. Emailed applications accepted. All applications will be maintained in strict confidence.