Youth Forensic Community Mental Health Nurse

Te Whatu Ora

Christchurch

On-site

NZD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Youth Forensic Team in Christchurch. The role focuses on community mental health for youth aged 10–18, with responsibilities spanning mental health assessment, intervention planning, and collaboration with Youth Justice agencies.

Travel to various settings and active liaison with services are expected. The team works within a multidisciplinary framework, emphasizing supportive relationships with whanau, and requires current NZ

Qualifications

Current NZ Registration and APC essential.
Experience with youth, family/whanau in mental health context is desirable.
Familiarity with Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles in practice is essential.

Responsibilities

Undertake comprehensive mental health and AOD screens and assessments.
Formulate and deliver intervention plans as part of case management for youth aged 10–18 and their families.
Contribute to MDT with professional perspective and knowledge.
Liaise with Youth Justice Agencies and NGOs; engage with Youth Courts and related services.
Provide consultation to youth justice residences and youth wing facilities.
Collaborate with partner organisations to engage appropriate clinical interventions.