Qualified Mental Health Professional

Ember Korowai Takitini; Waitakere Ranges; On-site; NZD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ember Korowai Takitini seeks a Qualified Mental Health Professional for a full-time role in their Poutama residential facility. The position involves utilizing clinical expertise to support residents in their recovery while promoting a collaborative work environment. Candidates with a strong passion for helping individuals on their recovery journey are encouraged to apply. Ember values diversity and inclusion and fosters a supportive workplace for all.

Benefits

Additional leave – Recreation days, study leave

Health & Wellbeing program including health checks and flu vaccinations

Training opportunities for upskilling and career progression

Qualifications

• Currently registered in OT, DAPAANZ, Counseling, Social Work, or Nursing.
• Experience with clinical assessments and mental health/addictions.
• Full NZ Drivers Licence and valid work status required.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and guide residents to achieve their recovery goals.
• Run 1:1 sessions and groups.
• Support team and collaborate with external stakeholders.

Skills

Teamwork

Clinical Practice

Bicultural Perspective

Ethical Boundaries

Mental Health Knowledge

Addiction Knowledge

Education

Occupational Therapy Registration

DAPAANZ Registration

Counseling Qualification

Social Work Qualification

Nursing Qualification

Job description

Qualified Mental Health Professional

• Permanent, Full-time – 40 hours per week
• Service operates 24 hours, 7days a week on a rotating roster (AM/PM/Awake Shifts)
• Poutama is based in Swanson, Auckland
• Pay is in line with pay equity as funded for NGO's

Ember Korowai Takitini |Nga Matapono:

Ember Korowai Takitini blends professional expertise and lived experience to offer a range of services and supports for anyone with mental health, addiction or intellectual disability needs

At Ember we support people to live the lives they choose and we challenge the systems that hold them back.

We desire a society that better understands and responds to mental distress, addiction and intellectual disability

Ember:

• Offers additional leave – Recreation days, study leave
• Provides a comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme, including health checks, flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and more
• Provides training opportunities for upskilling, personal & professional development, and career progression.

The Service | Ko Te Whare O Poutama

Poutama is an 8-bed residential facility based in West Auckland. The service employs both clinical and support workers who collaborate with the residents to help them recover from mental health and addiction issues.

Poutama was the very first service in New Zealand to operate a ‘harm reduction’ philosophy, which has brought both unparalleled success and unique challenges. Accessed through the Waitemata District Health Board Adult Mental Health Services, most people stay for no more than one year.

Role | Nga mahi

Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) involves using your clinical expertise to inspire and guide residents to achieve their recovery goals, as well as to support the rest of the team with their mahi. You will do 1:1 sessions, run groups, coach staff, liaise with external stakeholders and be part of the developing and running a therapeutic community model

You will |Nga Pukenga

• Be currently registered in either of the following fields:
  • Occupational Therapy
  • DAPAANZ
  • Counselling
  • Social Work
  • Nursing
• Have experience completing clinical assessments and have a sound clinical practice.
• Have the ability to work in a team environment and from a bicultural perspective.
• Be professional and have good boundaries and ethics.
• Have experience working in the area of mental health and/or addictions (alcohol and other drugs)
• Full NZ Drivers Licence
• Valid/Current work visa, residency, or citizenship
• Have a passion for walking along side those in need, supporting on-going goals on the pathway to recovery.

When applying please have |Kia Whakauru

• Up to date CV prepared
• Cover Letter detailing
  • Why you’re interested in the role?
  • What skills, competencies and experience you bring to the role?

“He aha te mea nui o te ao? Maku e ki atu, he tangata, he tangata, he tangata”

What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people

Ember is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all. We particularly welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific and Rainbow communities.

We will interview candidates as applications come through rather than waiting until the advertisement closes. The vacancy may be filled earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.