Mental Health Clinician - Triage

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora; Waikato; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand in Hamilton invites applications for a Mental Health Clinician in the Adult Community Mental Health Triage team. You will help screen referrals and determine the right care pathways.

The role is based in Te Kuuwaha o te Waiora, Hamilton, with a busy, varied daily workflow. You will work with a multidisciplinary team and engage with tāngata whaiora and whānau to connect them with appropriate services.

Qualifications

• Strong assessment skills.
• Confident making clinical decisions.
• Current annual practicing certificate.
• Full NZ driver’s licence.
• Experience in mental health services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Recovery-focused, trauma-informed approach.

Responsibilities

• Receive, screen and assess referrals in the Triage team.
• Connect tāngata whaiora with the most appropriate services.
• Collaborate with other mental health services, primary care, and community organisations.
• Work within a small multidisciplinary team with a busy workload.

Skills

Assessment skills

Clinical decision making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Job description

• Permanent 64 hours per fortnight
• If you are passionate about mental health, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and want to make a difference in helping people access the right care, we would love to hear from you.

Health New Zealand | 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.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Clinician to join our Adult Community Mental Health Triage team based at Te Kuuwaha o te Waiora in Hamilton.

Our Triage team provides a Single Point of Entry into Adult Community Mental Health Services across the Waikato region. We are a small, supportive multidisciplinary team responsible for receiving, screening and assessing referrals to ensure tāngata whaiora are connected with the most appropriate services and support.

This is a busy and varied role where no two days are the same. You will work closely with other mental health services, primary care providers, community organisations, tāngata whaiora and whānau.

To view the position description for Registered Psychologist click here , Occupational Therapist click here , Social Worker click here or Registered Nurse click here .

About Hamilton

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

For more information on living and working in Waikato click here

About you

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Mental Health Clinician Clinical Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Occupation Therapist who enjoys working in a busy team environment, has strong assessment skills and is confident making clinical decisions.

You will have:

• A current annual practicing certificate.


• A current full NZ drivers licence.


• Have experience working in mental health services.


• Confidence completing mental health and risk assessments.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• The ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload.


• A recovery-focused, trauma informed approach that values the involvement of tāngata whaiora and whānau.


• The ability to be flexible, adaptable and willing to learn.

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.

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