Mental Health OT - Recovery & Group Care

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 days sick leave

4 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā is seeking a New Zealand registered Occupational Therapist to join the West Recovery, Adult Mental Health Services team in Henderson. This permanent, full-time role focuses on assessment, treatment and care coordination for adults 18-65 with mental health needs.

You will bring sound clinical skills, experience in mental health, and a commitment to recovery-focused practice. A current practising certificate is required.

Qualifications

• Current practising certificate and professional registration from OTBNZ
• Knowledge and experience of occupational therapy and process standards
• Knowledge of the recovery approach
• NZ full driver’s licence
• Legal right to work in New Zealand
• Previous mental health experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat service users and their family/whanau
• Provide occupational therapy interventions and group work
• Coordinate care and participate in a multidisciplinary team

Skills

NZ registered OT

Clinical skills

Mental health experience

Communication skills

Driver's licence

Legal right to work

Team collaboration

Job description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā is seeking a New Zealand registered Occupational Therapist to join the West Recovery, Adult Mental Health Services team in Henderson. This permanent, full-time role focuses on assessment, treatment and care coordination for adults 18-65 with mental health needs.

You will bring sound clinical skills, experience in mental health, and a commitment to recovery-focused practice. A current practising certificate is required.