Mental Health Support Clinician

University of Otago; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 89,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rainbow Tick certified employer

Foundation/Cornerstone accreditation

Job summary

University of Otago – North Dunedin, South Island, is seeking a Mental Health Support clinician for Student Health Services. This role focuses on assessment and triage within a multi‑disciplinary primary care team in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The position is permanent, full‑time (37.5 hours per week) with a rostered schedule from 8:30am to 8:30pm. Salary ranges from NZD 89,180 to 113,818 per year, with appointment on scale based on qualifications and experience. NZ work rights are required.

Qualifications

• Qualified within the mental health field with strong clinical background in assessment and triage.
• Current registration with a professional body and APC.
• Strong interest and experience in helping young adults.
• Experience with assessment, short‑term intervention and liaison work (essential).

Responsibilities

• Work with a multi‑disciplinary team of mental health professionals and wider primary care team.
• Apply a stepped care approach and know referral partners and community resources.
• Report to the Clinical Group Leader of The Mental Health and Wellbeing Team.
• Be an experienced, autonomous mental health clinician who communicates clearly in team environments.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Triage

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clear communication

Job description

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University of Otago – North Dunedin, South Island

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES | TE RATOKA HAUORA ĀKOKA

Student Health Services (SHS) provide a full range of primary health care services for students at the University of Otago. We have an experienced team of GPs, Nurses, Mental Health and Wellbeing clinicians, and Administration staff who provide approximately 45,000 appointments per annum. The large and diverse health team and the distinctive campus provide a stimulating and challenging multidisciplinary work environment.

The University of Otago’s aspires to be a Te Tiriti‑led university that is committed to partnership with mana whenua and upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Student Health Services is committed to equity and diversity and seeks to provide an accessible, respectful and welcoming environment in which all students and staff receive the individual support and resources they need. SHS promotes and upholds equity in its processes and values the individual differences that enrich its community. We are recognised as a Rainbow Tick certified employer and a Foundation certified and Cornerstone accredited practice, which means we meet a standard of inclusivity and manaakitanga for our staff and students, and we are committed to continuous improvement.

The role | Te mahi

This Mental Health Support role has a strong focus on assessment and triage. Primarily you will be conducting one‑off assessments, then developing collaborative plans of support with students who are presenting to the service. Robust and enhanced risk assessment skills are required. Experience of working in similar roles is strongly desirable.

You will work in conjunction with a multi‑disciplinary team of mental health professionals and the wider primary care team at Student Health Services. A stepped care approach is required as well as a sound working knowledge of available referral partners and community resources.

In this role, you will report to the Clinical Group Leader of The Mental Health and Wellbeing Team.

Ideally you will be an experienced and autonomous mental health clinician who communicates clearly and works well in various team environments. A proven ability to function well under pressure of high clinical demand is essential.

Successful candidate will also:

• Be suitably qualified within the mental health field with a strong clinical background in mental health assessment and triage.
• Have current registration with a professional body and APC.
• Have a strong interest and experience in helping young adults.
• Demonstrate experience with assessment, short‑term intervention and liaison work (essential).

This is a permanent, full‑time (37.5 hours per week) position, located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

Hours of work are between 8:30am – 8:30pm on a rostered basis, as negotiated.

The salary range for this role is $89,180 to $113,818 per annum. The successful candidate will be appointed on an appropriate step of the scale dependent on qualifications, skills, and experience.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Children Act 2014. Candidates who successfully make the final stages of the recruitment process will be required to undergo a safety check.