Occupational Therapist - Wāhi Oranga (formerly the Seagar Clinic)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent, full-time opportunity (40 hours per week) based at Hillmorton Hospital
• Utilise your clinical skill and make a difference in the lives of inpatient rehabilitation 
• Work within an experienced multidisciplinary team

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Wāhi Oranga (formerly known as the Seagar Clinic) is an inpatient rehabilitation unit which offers a recovery-based programme that enables people with mental health issues to live fulfilling lives in the community. 

The goals of this multi-disciplinary staffed service are:

• Provision of a safe and supportive environment to provide extended assessment, treatment and rehabilitation following an admission to the adult acute service
• Teaching skills to help support illness management and to support consumers to live the life they want to live
• Support development of structure and meaningful routines
• Support safe discharge into a community setting

This position will see you working 40 hours across Monday - Friday, 0830 - 1700 based at Wāhi Oranga (formerly the Seagar Clinic) at Hillmorton Hospital. 

About You

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Undertaking comprehensive mental health assessments utilising clinical interviewing, diagnostic, behavioural and appropriate specific assessment;
• Formulating and delivering appropriate intervention plans;
• Providing case management and working collaboratively with external agencies;
• Providing profession specific assessment and intervention;
• Promoting your professional perspective in clinical conversations;
• Participating in rostered working hour duties including responding to crisis / emergency presentations;
• Presenting assessments and materials to other groups;
• Liaison with other Government agencies. 
• Liaison with Non-Government Organisations (NGO - s) and Regional services.

Your skills will include:

• Excellent assessment skills and a sound knowledge of available treatment options;
• Proven organisational skills combined with excellent communication skills that enable you to work with various non-clinical stakeholders in this role;
• NZ Registration and current Annual Practicing Certificate is essential;
• A NZ driver - s license is essential.

Bring your enthusiasm and motivation to work with us and we - ll provide you with a great opportunity to enhance your skills in a specialty area.

Working at 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 apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by Sunday 1st June. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at natalie.gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.