Occupational Therapy Assistant – Mental Health Support

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand in Auckland is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to provide support care to individuals and their families under the direction of registered clinicians. You will collaborate with clients to identify and develop skills that improve recovery and quality of life in the community.

The role is based in Central Auckland (Greenlane Clinical Centre), a Monday to Friday, full-time permanent position, with public transport access and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

Qualifications

• Full driver’s licence required.
• Computer literacy required.
• Understanding of mental illness and recovery.
• Experience with groups in mental health settings.
• Excellent verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide support care to individual clients and/or their families under the direction of Tupu Ora registered clinicians.
• Work with individuals and their families to identify and develop skills to improve recovery and quality of life in the community.

Skills

Driver's license

Computer literacy

Understanding of mental illness andre

Education

Mental health support certificate/diploma

Job description

Health New Zealand in Auckland is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to provide support care to individuals and their families under the direction of registered clinicians. You will collaborate with clients to identify and develop skills that improve recovery and quality of life in the community.

The role is based in Central Auckland (Greenlane Clinical Centre), a Monday to Friday, full-time permanent position, with public transport access and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.