Registered Mental Health Professional - Crisis Team
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Opportunity to make a difference in the Whakatane Community
- Full-time – 1.0 FTE
- Join a diverse team of multi-disciplinary Health Professionals
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
This is an opportunity to step into a vital role within the Acute Care (Crisis) Team, supporting individuals experiencing acute mental health distress. You will complete timely assessments, deliver brief therapeutic follow-up, facilitate referrals, and guide individuals and their whānau toward a clear and supported path forward.
While this is a permanent full-time 1.0 FTE vacancy, we are flexible to applicants looking for part-time hours. If you are interested in reduced hours are encouraged to specify their preferred FTE in their cover letter.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our Whakatāne based Acute Care Team is part of a wider Adult Community Mental Health & Addictions service that is collaborative, supportive, and closely connected with both inpatient and community partners. You will be working alongside Nurse Practitioners, Consultants, Registrars, Social Workers, Nurses, and Occupational Therapists – all focused on delivering responsive, whānau-centred care in the beautiful Eastern Bay of Plenty.
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About you
We are looking for individuals who are experienced in mental health care, confident in acute assessment, and grounded in a person-first approach. You will bring calmness to crisis situations, think clearly under pressure, and value the role of whānau and community networks in recovery.
What you will bring:
- Registration with a relevant professional board (Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker)
- Current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Mental Health within your scope of practice
- Ideally 5+ years of experience in the mental health sector
- Acute assessment and decision-making capability
- A positive, adaptable mindset with a commitment to ongoing learning
- Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays
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 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 15 August 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.