Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi. Engari, he toa takitini.
Success is not the work of one, but the work of many.
Permanent Part-time
72 hours per fortnight (0.9 FTE)
Are you looking for a role in Older Persons Mental Health where you can, and will, deliver a purpose with wide-reaching benefits to those who need them most?
Older Persons Mental Health are looking for a Registered Clinician with experience and passion for working with older people experiencing serious mental health problems reach their best possible function and wellness
The position is a vital role in the delivery of care to people who experience long- standing or late- onset mental health problems and / or people with dementia complicated by serious behaviour and or psychological symptoms.
If you are a Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with experience in Older Persons Mental Health and enjoy working in a dynamic team then come and join us. This service is focused on facilitating resilience and recovery from the impacts of and mental illness.
The position requires effective communication skills. You will need to have excellent assessment and intervention skills to work effectively with people and their families to sustain and achieve recovery. It is essential you have an interest in contributing to the integrated development of the Older Persons mental health and addiction services
Hawkes Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about.
Why should you choose us?
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay in general encourages a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills and is passionate about caring for our community. As part of our team we will support, encourage and help you to develop your career with us.
We are committed to delivering and living our Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora values of He kauanuanu – Respect, Ākina – Improvement, Rāranga te tira– Teamwork and Tauwhiro – Care. You should be someone who has similar personal values.
Here at Hawke’s Bay District, we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. Hawkes Bay District is pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
We are proud of our team’s diversity. We know the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us achieve the best outcomes for our patients and the communities in which we operate and serve.