Mental Health Clinician - Child And Adolescent Mental Health Service

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Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.Mental Health Clinician - Child and Adolescent Mental Health ServiceNorth Island - Taranaki – New Plymouth, North IslandChild and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Mental Health Clinician0.9 FTE (72 hours per fortnight)Permanent PositionHealth 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 RoleWe are seeking an experienced and passionate Clinician with strong mental health & addictions leadership experience to work within our Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) within the Mental Health & Addiction Services.About the Team/Service/ LocationOur Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) team is currently looking for a skilled and passionate mental health professional.
The role is vital to the mental health of our children and young people across Taranaki as you will be supporting them through their journey along with their whanau.
You will be working within the community and within our integrated model of care.
There will be opportunities and support for professional development and ongoing role development.
The team works with children and young people 4-18 years of age and has close links with other child health staff including Paediatricians, inpatient facility staff and Non-Government Organisations.We are looking for:Registered Health Professional with Current Practicing Certificate (allied and nursing)Passion for Mental Health & Addictions, exceptional interpersonal & communication skills.2 years experience within specialist Child & Adolescent Mental Health requiredWhat youll do with your timeUndertake all components of key working, including comprehensive assessment, risk assessment and management, wellness and treatment planningProvides client-centred care, utilising evidence-based treatment strategies including, where appropriate, talking therapiesCoordinate care at the right time with input from external providersAssisting across the wider team where needed.We are looking for individuals with the following traitsExcellent assessment, communication & relationship building skillsFlexibility to work autonomously as well as part of a multi-disciplinary teamUnderstanding and application of the principles of the treaty of Waitangi, with a culturally safe and appropriate approach to practiceAbility to work under pressure, be a good team player, and positively contribute to service delivery;Adept at developing strong working relationships both within specialist Mental Health & Addiction Services as well as Iwi, NGO and primary stakeholdersExcellent interpersonal skills is a must as well as a commitment to continuous learning, is innovative and whai ora/whanau focused.For more information about the position, contact Kathy Shaw, Clinical Team Leader - CAMHS on *********** or via email ******
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