Mental Health Professional

Tū Ora Compass Health; Wellington; On-site; NZD 99,000 - 114,000; Part time

Job summary

Tū Ora Compass Health in Wellington is seeking a part-time Mental Health or AOD professional to support whānau across the Wellington region. This role is 0.8FTE and permanent, offering a meaningful position in primary care.

You will hold a current practising certificate with at least two years post-qualification experience in Mental Health and/or AOD services, or be a counsellor with experience working with clients aged 12 and up.

Qualifications

• Hold a current practising certificate.
• Have at least two years’ experience post qualification in Mental Health and/or Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) services, or are counsellors with experience working with those 12+.
• Experience delivering brief assessment and interventions (up to 6 sessions) in a primary mental health setting.
• Familiar with Practice Management systems.

Responsibilities

• Join a team supporting whānau across Wellington.
• Deliver brief assessments and interventions in primary mental health (up to 6 sessions).
• Utilise Practice Management systems to manage client care.

Skills

Time management

Prioritisation

Psychological theories

Tools

Practice Management systems

Job description

Wellington 6021, New Zealand • NZ$98,523 - NZ$114,235

Part-time Permanent Mid to Senior

Description

Are you interested in a part time (0.8FTE) permanent position?

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.\

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.