Primary Health Clinician - Brief Intervention
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Primary Health Clinician
Timaru Hospital
1 FTE / 80 Hours per fortnight
Permanent vacancy
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
The Primary Mental Health Clinician is a key member of the Mental Health Brief Intervention Service within Health New Zealand Primary Mental Health and Addiction Service - South Canterbury.
Provide a short-term counselling service for people over 18 , who are referred by their General Practitioner / Nurse Practitioner / Practice Nurse, Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP), NGO or other Mental Health Service, with mild to moderate mental health concerns.
Initial assessment will be required to determine a treatment plan in conjunction with the person referred.
Interventions are to be focused, specific and short term.
Referrals are to be made to the community agencies as appropriate.
Help people when they need it most through focused, short-term mental health interventions that make a real difference.
Work in a collaborative primary care setting, partnering with GPs, nurses, and community services to deliver accessible mental health care close to home.
Deliver high-quality compassionate and skilled mental health care.
Work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Commit to continuous improvement.
Manage competing priorities.
Contribute positively to a supportive team environment.
About the Team
The Brief Intervention Team is based at Talbot Park in Timaru. The service provides up to four free brief intervention sessions, with the flexibility to offer up to two additional sessions where this is considered likely to support positive outcomes for the person. People accessing the service have the flexibility to use their sessions over a 12-month period, allowing interventions to be tailored to individual needs and goals while supporting a person-centred approach
About you
Current NZ registration and Annual Practising Certificate as a Registered Health Professional, Registered Nurse, Registered Social Worker, or Registered Occupational Therapist.
At least 2 years' experience working within mental health-focused services.
A relevant postgraduate qualification in mental health (ideally with a focus on talking therapies).
Strong assessment, communication, and problem-solving skills.
The ability to effectively manage workload, prioritise tasks, and work autonomously.
Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
A commitment to professional development, clinical supervision, and contemporary clinical practice.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 7 September ****. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury ******
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.