Support perinatal mental health clients within a multidisciplinary team in Rotorua

Mental Health Clinician - Perinatal Mental Health Team

An opportunity has arisen in Health New Zealand Lakes for a Mental Health Clinician to become part of the Perinatal Mental Health Team based in Rotorua. As this is a part-time role, it may be well suited for someone interested in a joint role with adult mental health & addiction services.

This is an exciting position, particularly given current service development initiatives related to the community-facing, inter-sectorial model of care, Te Ara Tauwhirotanga: Pathways that lead us to act with kindness.

Te Ara Tauwhirotanga acknowledges that health, wellbeing and opportunities for healing and recovery are a basic human right and that this can only occur when local, regional and national systems work well together. The model is the product of an extensive co-design process, aligns to He Ara Oranga and is designed around three central Pou (pillars) of Tikanga (Values), Tangata (People) and Taiao (Environment).

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience. As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, fee flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

This is a great opportunity to develop a specialist skill base in perinatal clinical assessment and intervention.

The successful applicant will:

  • be competent in all facets of care and multi-disciplinary team working
  • have excellent interpersonal skills and have a strong client focus, cultural competence and a flexible approach
  • have proven ability to liaise with partner organisations and skilled at providing evidenced-based information and advice
  • be New Zealand Registered and have a current APC with a minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in a mental health setting

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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