Occupational Therapist -Mental Health Older People
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Based in Tauranga
- Permanent position
- 0.75 FTE, working 60 hours per fortnight
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist/case manager with Mental Health experience to join our team of case managers within our Tauranga Mental Health Services for Older People Community team.
The focus is to deliver high quality care to the growing population in the Bay of Plenty. You will work with Tauranga community MHSOP services, as well as the Tauranga based inpatient MHSOP ward, health partners, referred clients, their families/whānau, and the community to provide an effective triage and assessment, to facilitate and implement planned treatment to maximise health and independence in the community:
- Provision of advice and assistance
- Resolution of the mental health crisis
- Facilitating transition along the care pathway for service-users and their families
- Linking consumers to primary care providers and appropriate community agencies
We have a commitment to working in partnership and collaboration with consumers, family/whānau and the community.
About You
The successful applicant will be required to have an excellent understanding of mental health conditions, the Mental Health Act, PPPR Act, understanding of capacity assessment work up, a range of therapeutic modalities.
The successful application will have a minimum of 3 years post graduate mental health experience, preferably with experience in older person's mental health.
Working for Health New Zealand
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.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 27th of July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact bp-careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.