Community Mental Health Professional | Greymouth

Canterbury District Health Board; Greymouth; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Greymouth is seeking a Community Mental Health Professional to provide safe and culturally appropriate mental health care. The role includes managing a caseload, crisis intervention, and collaboration with service users. Candidates must be a registered nurse or allied health professional with at least three years of experience in mental health. To apply, visit the online careers portal by 16th March.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in mental health.
• Strong understanding of cultural safety and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.
• Competence using electronic health systems and documentation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload, complete assessments, and treatment planning.
• Provide crisis intervention and collaborate with service users.
• Ensure professional and ethical standards are maintained.

Skills

Mental health care

Cultural safety

Crisis intervention

Triage

Education

New Zealand Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional

Current Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a dedicated and skilled Community Mental Health Professional (CMHP) to join our dynamic team on the West Coast.

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 New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

To apply, please submit your application through our online careers portal by 16th of March.