Community Mental Health Professional - Crisis Team, Greymouth

Canterbury District Health Board; Greymouth; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health NZ West Coast is seeking a dedicated Community Mental Health Professional (CMHP) to join the West Coast team in Greymouth. You will manage caseloads, conduct assessments, provide crisis intervention, and work within a recovery-focused framework to support individuals and whānau in a rural New Zealand setting.

The role requires NZ registration in nursing or an allied health field, current annual practising certificate, a postgraduate mental health qualification, and at least three years’

Qualifications

• Registered health professional with NZ registration and practising certificate.
• Postgraduate qualification in mental health.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads, complete assessments and risk management; develop recovery-focused treatment plans.
• Provide triage, crisis intervention and brief interventions.
• Undertake duties under the Mental Health Act as a Duly Authorised Officer (training provided).
• Collaborate with service users, whānau and interprofessional teams to support recovery and wellbeing.
• Contribute to equitable health outcomes for Māori and rural populations.

Skills

Cultural safety

Clinical decision making

Electronic health records

Community mental health

Education

NZ Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional

Annual Practising Certificate

Postgraduate qualification in mental health

Tools

EHR systems

Clinical documentation platforms

Job description

• Based in Greymouth on the West Coast
• 1.0FTE (40 hours per week) Permanent position

Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

Are you passionate about supporting rural communities and delivering high-quality mental health care?

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Community Mental Health Professional (CMHP) to join our dynamic team on the West Coast. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the health and wellbeing of individuals and their whānau in a beautiful and unique part of Aotearoa.

About the Role

As a CMHP, you will provide safe, evidence-based, and culturally appropriate mental health care in alignment with Health NZ Te Whatu Ora – Te Tai o Poutini West Coast’s values.

This includes:

• Managing a caseload, completing assessments, risk management, and recovery-focused treatment planning
• Providing triage, crisis intervention, and brief interventions
• Undertaking duties under the Mental Health Act as a Duly Authorised Officer (training provided if not current)
• Collaborating with service users, whānau, and interprofessional teams to support recovery and wellbeing
• Contributing to the achievement of equitable health outcomes for Māori and rural populations

You will also be responsible for:

• Ensuring professional, legal, and ethical standards are met
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and data security
• Demonstrating accountability and leadership in clinical decision-making
• Supporting culturally safe and inclusive care for tangata whenua and all service users

Health New Zealand Te Tai o Poutini West Coast Mental Health System operates a recovery-oriented, community-based, connected, stepped care, locality model. Primary, Kaupapa Māori, NGO Community Care and Specialist Mental Health Services collaborate to ensure comprehensive cultural, clinical, psychosocial, and acute crisis response is provided to the person and their family/whānau.

This role fulfils key functions in adherence to and efficacy of the Connecting Care Model by ensuring support and other interventions are accessed in primary and community services with care complimented, supported by, or stepped up to specialist mental health services as required. Integration and ease of access is supported by a joined-up referrals management service (RMS)functioning as a single point of access/entry for the whole Mental Health System inclusive of Health New Zealand-Te Whatu Ora Specialist Mental Health Services and all contracted Mental Health Primary, Kaupapa and NGO Community Services (acknowledging other pathways also in place to access Kaupapa Māori Hauora Providers).

About You

Essential:

• New Zealand Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional (e.g., Social Worker, Occupational Therapist)
• Current Annual Practising Certificate
• A relevant postgraduate qualification
• Minimum of three years’ experience in mental health
• Strong understanding of cultural safety and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Full New Zealand driver’s licence (manual transmission preferred)
• Competence using electronic health systems and clinical documentation platforms

Desirable:

• Current DAO warrant (or willingness to complete training)
• CEP (Co-Existing Problems) capability
• Experience with talking therapies or brief interventions
• Familiarity with West Coast community resources
• If a Registered Nurse, a current portfolio as part of the Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP)

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Health NZ West Coast is situated on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. It is unmatched for the scale, diversity, and accessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, sandy beaches, rainforests, and some of the highest mountain peaks in the country. The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries, which provide the backbone of the local economy. The town of Greymouth is central to Te Tai o Poutini West Coast and is located alongside the historically rich and picturesque Grey river.

Health NZ West Coast are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one. We are passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people – to become part of our team.

Friday 23rd October.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.