DBT-Informed OT for Mental Health (Part-Time)

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Hutt Valley; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Upper Hutt is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Hutt North Community Mental Health Team. You will work in collaboration with the MDT, providing DBT-informed skills work and functional/sensory interventions as needed.

The role offers an opportunity for ongoing training and development, with part-time 0.4 FTE on a fixed-term contract ending 24/06/2027. NZ OT registration, APC, and a full NZ driver s license are required.

Qualifications

• NZ Occupational Therapists Registration and current APC.
• Full NZ drivers license.
• Right to work in New Zealand/Permanent Residency/Citizenship.
• Mental Health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the MDT to provide occupational therapy services.
• Provide DBT-informed skills work with functional and sensory interventions as required.
• Support ongoing training and professional development.
• Work within the Hutt North Community Mental Health Team in Upper Hutt CBD tower.

Skills

DBT informed skills

MDT collaboration

Organised

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Upper Hutt is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Hutt North Community Mental Health Team. You will work in collaboration with the MDT, providing DBT-informed skills work and functional/sensory interventions as needed.

The role offers an opportunity for ongoing training and development, with part-time 0.4 FTE on a fixed-term contract ending 24/06/2027. NZ OT registration, APC, and a full NZ driver s license are required.