Mental Health Professional

T; Wellington; On-site; NZD 97,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Tū Ora Compass Health in Wellington seeks a qualified Mental Health Professional to support whānau across the region. Location: Kent Terrace, Mount Victoria, Wellington.

You should hold a current practicing certificate and have at least two years post-qualification experience in Mental Health/AOD services or work with 12+ clients. We value commitment to community health, strong time management, and knowledge of evidence-based interventions.

Qualifications

• Hold a current practising certificate (For Dapaanz members this cannot be a provisional registration).
• At least two years’ experience post qualification in Mental Health and/or Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) services, or counsellors experienced in working with those 12+ and up.

Responsibilities

• Provide brief assessment and interventions (up to 6 sessions) in a primary mental health setting.
• Demonstrate strong time management and prioritisation in delivering care.
• Utilise Practice Management systems in daily workflow.

Skills

Practising certificate

Mental health experience

AOD experience

Counselling 12+ clients

Job description

Wellington 6011, New Zealand • NZ$97,100.57 - NZ$114,235.97

Full-time Permanent Mid to Senior

Description

Are you a qualified Mental Health or AOD professional who thrives on connecting with people from all walks of life? Do you enjoy the dynamic nature of working in a primary care setting where no two days are the same?

If that sounds like you – we’d love to hear from you!

We're on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Mental Health Professionalto join our team supporting whānau across Wellington.

Location: Kent Terrace, Mount Victoria, Wellington.

We’re keen to hear from professionals who:

• Hold a current practising certificate. (For Dapaanz members this cannot be a provisional registration).
• Have at least two years’ experience post qualification in Mental Health and/or Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) services, or are counsellors experienced in working with those 12+ and up.

What we’re looking for:

• A commitment to improving health outcomes for the whānau you support.
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
• Have a solid understanding of psychological theories and evidence-based interventions.
• Are familiar/have experience working in a primary mental health setting delivering brief assessment and interventions (up to 6 sessions).
• Have experience using Practice Management systems.

For more information, visit our Staff Benefits Page at https://tuora.org.nz/additional-pages/benefits.

Want to have a kōrero about the role first? Reach out to our People and Capability Team for a confidential chat at [e-mail].

You mustpossessthe legal right to work in New Zealand.

Tū Oravalues diversity and inclusion and we encourage applicants from allwalks of lifeto apply for this role.

Join us in shaping the future of healthcare.

Company Overview

Tū Ora Compass Health and its associated organisations exist to enable Better Health Through Great Primary Care. We are a registered not-for-profit charitable trust which provides primary health care and community health services to an enrolled population of around 342,000, mainly through a network of 58 general practices throughout the greater Wellington region and employed staff. We have offices in Wellington, Porirua, Masterton and Kāpiti. Tū Ora Compass Health works in collaboration with Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand, Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health, Te Aka Whai Ora Māori Health Authority, iwi and other organisations. We are the sole PHO in the Wairarapa.