Occupational Therapist - Tawhirimatea
Summary about this job
Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation
Company: Health ProfessionalNZ
Location: Wellington
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +64-3-924-4459
Fax: +64-4-774-9168
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Detail information about job Occupational Therapist - Tawhirimatea. Terms and conditions vacancy
Te Korowai Whariki is part of the Mental Health Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service, 3 DHB which covers the central region from Tairawhiti on the East Coast across to Wanganui and south to Wellington and Wairarapa. It encompasses the Central Regional Forensic inpatient and community services, Youth Forensic service, Inpatient Rehabilitation and Extended Care Services, and Intellectual Disability services. Located about 20 minutes away from central Wellington, in Porirua, the Regional Rehabilitation units provide consumers with specialised care with a focus on recovery and rehabilitation in both secure and open settings.
The role is in Tawhirimatea - a 29 bed safe care facility which provides rehabilitation services to people within Te Korowai –Whariki’s Rehabilitation Service. This is a regional innovative supportive service which works along side clients in supporting their journey of recovery using a multidisciplinary team approach. It provides rehabilitation services for people in a safe care environment who experience enduring and complex mental health issues.
You will have:
- Sound mental health experience, assessment and treatment skills
- Degree in Occupational Therapy & professional registration in NZ and a current practising certificate
- A Full drivers licence
- To agree to a police vetting back ground check
Capability development is a high priority for CCDHB. Professional development opportunities are a given, as well as the ability to upskill and to take on other roles. People and their skills are highly valued at CCDHB.
At Capital and Coast DHB we have a clinical career pathway which sets expectations for professional practice. Level 1 of the pathway applies to new graduates and those with up to 2 years post graduation experience; Level 2 applies to those with approximately 2-6 years post graduation experience; and Level 3 is for those with greater leadership / years of experience.
Further pay progression is through the merit steps of the PSA Allied, Public Health and Technical Multiemployer Collective Agreement.
Applications will only be accepted via our careers portal and Seek. All candidates applying for any of our current vacancies must complete an online application form by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. Please submit your CV and cover letter in Word or PDF format. If you have queries, please email [email protected]
Staff benefits include discounts from many companies throughout the region, access to a cost-effective gym including exercise classes and use of two low-cost holiday homes at Taupo.