Deliver rapid crisis assessment and short-term interventions in home, community, and hospital settings.

Mental Health Clinician - Crisis Assessment And Home Treatment Team

Join our dedicated Crisis Assessment and Home Treatment Team (CAHT) at Waikato Hospital, where we pride ourselves on working collaboratively, supporting each other, and delivering exceptional care to our community.

Our team brings together experienced professionals from a variety of disciplines who share a common goal: to provide safe, responsive, and culturally aligned care to tangata whaiora and their whānau during times of crisis.

The CAHT service provides rapid assessment, crisis intervention, and short-term treatment for individuals experiencing acute mental health challenges. Our team works collaboratively with emergency services, whānau, and a range of community and inpatient services to ensure people in distress receive timely and effective support.

The CAHT service consists of five key teams:

  • Crisis Team (24/7) Includes a dedicated night nurse based in the Waikato Emergency Department
  • Home-Based Treatment Team Providing community-based care as an alternative to hospital admission
  • Crisis Follow Up Team Offering short term follow-up care post-crisis
  • Police Co-Response Team Working alongside NZ Police to provide joint intervention
  • Emergency Department Crisis Clinician Nurse works night shift in the Waikato Hospital ED

This is a dynamic role where no two days are the same. Clinicians work across a variety of settings, including homes, community locations, emergency departments, and hospital wards.

We are an inclusive, values-based organisation committed to supporting our workforce and reflecting the communities we serve. Our team is grounded in mutual respect, shared learning, and professional support.

  • Full orientation and collegial support
  • Access to clinical supervision and professional development
  • Duly Authorised Officer training
  • Extensive internal training and upskilling opportunities
  • A workplace culture that values diversity, inclusion, and whanaungatanga

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and adaptable clinician who thrives in fast-paced environments and is committed to supporting people through crisis. We are looking for a clinician to join our crisis rotating roster.

  • Demonstrated expertise in mental health assessment and risk management.
  • Strong clinical reasoning and the ability to respond effectively under pressure.
  • Proficiency in managing crises involving psychosis, suicidality, substance use, and distress.
  • Confidence in developing safety plans and supporting recovery-focused outcomes.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Cultural competence and a commitment to culturally safe practice.
  • Current registration with NZNC, SWRB, or OTBNZ, and a valid APC.
  • A full New Zealand drivers licence.

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.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 12 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kim Maskell on +64 7 839 8899.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

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