Community Mental Health Professional - Crisis Team, Greymouth

West Coast District Health Board; Greymouth; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora West Coast is seeking a Community Mental Health Professional for the Crisis Team in Greymouth. The role focuses on safe, evidence-based care for individuals and their whānau in a rural setting.

You will manage caseloads, conduct assessments, provide triage and crisis interventions, and support recovery with culturally safe practice. NZ Registered professionals with a current APC and remote community familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered health professional with current NZ practising certificate.
• Experience delivering mental health care and crisis interventions.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads, assess, plan recovery-focused care and risk.
• Provide triage, crisis support and short-term interventions.
• Work under Mental Health Act as required (training provided).
• Collaborate with whānau and interprofessional teams.
• Ensure accurate documentation and data security.
• Promote equitable health outcomes for Māori and rural communities.

Skills

Mental health experience

Cultural safety

Electronic health systems

Driver's licence

Team collaboration

Education

NZ Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional

Job description

Community Mental Health Professional - Crisis Team, Greymouth

• Based in Greymouth on the West Coast

Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Why 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

About you

• New Zealand Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional (e.g., Social Worker, Occupational Therapist)
• Current Annual Practising Certificate
• 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
• 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 NewZealand | 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.

How to Apply

To apply please click “Apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Friday 21st August.

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