Talk Therapist Specialist Mental Health Service

• Permanent part time 0.6FTE - 0.8FTE (24- 32 hours per week) based on the West Coast 
• NZ Registered Health professional with a Mental Health Scope of Practice & current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Experience within specialist mental health and undertaken talking therapies training is essential
• Working across both inpatient and outpatient settings

Ehara taku I toa takitahi engari, he toa takitini

My strength is not the strength of one, it is the strength of many.

Mō mātou | About us

Health New Zealand, West Coast | Te Whatu Ora, Te Tai o Poutini, is situated on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. It is unmatched for the scale, diversity, and accessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, sandy beaches, rainforests, and some of the highest mountain peaks in the country. The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries, which provide the backbone of the local economy. The town of Greymouth is central to Te Tai o Poutini West Coast and is located alongside the historically rich and picturesque Grey river.

• We are unique and like no other in Aotearoa | New Zealand with a close-knit community where your work will make a real difference.
• We will help you grow as a leader in rural mental health with a continued focus on your career development.
• We continue to break new ground and shape our health system to wrap care around tangata whaiora in their communities.

Mō te tūnga | About the Role

• Work across the coast (Northern, Southern and Central locations) as part of the treating team.
• Provides individual and group treatment options by utilising evidence-based treatment strategies such as DBT, ACT, CBT and other proven talking therapies.
• Integrated into the clinical teams across the coast providing input into treatment planning and evaluation as well as attending Multidisciplinary meetings when required.

We are looking for a Registered Health professional with either a Nursing or Allied Health background, who has the clinical skills required to assist people with current or ongoing mental health problems and to maintain their place in the community.  This role will be working within the community and within our integrated model of care.

Ko wai koe | About You

• Excellent assessment and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work autonomously as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Understanding and application of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, with a culturally safe and appropriate approach to practice.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• A strong understanding of Māori health inequity and Māori population need.
• Understanding of contemporary approaches to mental health and wellbeing.
• Proven education and experience in providing talking therapies and or group/individual counselling.
  

Ngā hua | Benefits

This isn’t a job for just anyone. Joining our team means sharing our goals and values and being dedicated to all Te Tai o Poutini West Coast communities, as we seek to become a centre of excellence in rural mental health care.

• We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Te Tai o Poutini West Coast’s laid-back lifestyle.
• We want to empower you to build a long-term career with Health New Zealand, Te Tai o Poutini West Coast, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role.
• You'll have all the benefits of working for Aotearoa New Zealand’s world-class rural public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study assistance, and employee wellness programs.
• We have commenced building our new Mental Health Inpatient Unit, which is due to open in 2027.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

Applications are only accepted online so please visit our website to complete your application.

For more information about this role please contact Alex Jay, Recruitment Partner on alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now!