Surgical Day Ward Rn – 0.9 Fte, Fixed Term

Taranaki District Health Board; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Cultural learning

Paid wellbeing leave

Job summary

Taranaki District Health Board is seeking a full-time Youth Wellness Clinician in Taranaki. This role focuses on providing support to young individuals aged 10 to 18 and their families, addressing emotional and wellbeing challenges.

You'll work creatively to foster resilience and connection while assisting families in accessing necessary resources. Key qualifications include relevant therapeutic registration and qualifications, alongside strong communication and therapeutic skills.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a health or social service professional with a current practising certificate.
• Experience working with young people and families in mental health or community settings.
• Understanding of Māori models of health.

Responsibilities

• Provide strengths-based, culturally responsive support to youth aged 10-18.
• Deliver creative and flexible therapeutic support.
• Help families access the right support at the right time.

Skills

Communication skills

Therapeutic approaches

Cultural understanding

Risk assessment

Therapeutic modalities

Education

Relevant therapeutic qualification

Tools

Client management systems

Job description

Our client is looking for a full-time Youth Wellness Clinician based in Taranaki. There is a permanet role and also a 12 month contract position avaliable. You will provide strengths-based, culturally responsive support to young people aged 10-18 years and their families across the region.

Working alongside young people experiencing emotional, behavioural, social, or wellbeing challenges, you will deliver creative and flexible therapeutic support that builds resilience, identity, connection, and long-term wellbeing.

This is an early intervention, community-based role focused on helping young people and their families access the right support at the right time, reducing the need for more intensive mental health services.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Current registration as a health or social service professional with a current practising certificate
• A qualification in a relevant therapeutic modality
• Recognition by a professional body under the HPCA Act (or equivalent)
• Experience working with young people and families in mental health or community settings
• Strong skills in therapeutic approaches relevant to youth, including counselling and risk assessment
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively across sectors
• An understanding of Māori models of health
• Confidence using technology and client management systems

What's on offer:

• Competitive remuneration
• A supportive, people-focused team environment
• Te Reo Māori and cultural learning during work hours
• An additional paid organisational day, plus four wellbeing leave days per year

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