Lead occupational therapy for adolescent mental health in Haumaru Ōrite inpatient unit in Auckland

Occupational Therapist Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Haumaru Ōrite. We are seeking an experienced New Zealand-registered Occupational Therapist to join our team. In this role, you will work within your professional discipline while also providing Key Worker support. As a valued clinical member of our multidisciplinary team, you can expect a stimulating, fast-paced, and supportive working environment, with excellent clinical supervision and a strong commitment to ongoing professional development.

Haumaru Ōrite is a supra-regional acute psychiatric child and adolescent mental health inpatient unit hosted by Auckland District Health Board. It is located on level one of Starship Children's Hospital. Haumaru Ōrite admits rangatahi aged from 13 - 18 with significant mental health concerns or suspected mental illness from the upper region of the North Island (north of and including Taranaki through to Cape Reinga). It is also the inpatient facility for rangatahi under 13 years for the North Island. Haumaru Ōrite also houses a specialist three-bedded Haumaru Ōrite mo mama me pepi unit (Mother and Baby) which provides inpatient care to people living in Waitemata, Auckland, Counties Manukau and Northland.

CFU has a multidisciplinary team approach to supporting all young people. There are a range of registered and unregistered health practitioners such as nurses, support workers, cultural advisors, social workers, occupational therapists, specialist child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatry registrars and medical staff who will support the care provided. Northern Health Schools also provide a school within the service and teachers are available Monday to Friday to support young people to remain engaged in education.

To be a successful applicant for this role, you will meet the below minimum requirements:

  • Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification
  • Registration in New Zealand
  • Current practicing certificate
  • NZ Drivers licence
  • Able to work with electronic clinical records

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.

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