Mental Health Professional

Clinical Services • Wellington 6011, New Zealand • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Hold a current practising certificate (Dapaanz members cannot have provisional registration).
  • At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience in Mental Health and/or AOD services, or 12+ counselling experience.
  • Excellent written/verbal communication; solid understanding of psychological theories and evidence-based interventions.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid to Senior

Pay Rate

$97,100.57 NZD – $114,235.97 NZD (Annum)

Description

Are you a qualified Mental Health or AOD professional who thrives on connecting with people from all walks of life? Do you enjoy the dynamic nature of working in a primary care setting where no two days are the same?

If that sounds like you – we’d love to hear from you!

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Mental Health Professional to join our team supporting whānau across Wellington.

Location: Kent Terrace, Mount Victoria, Wellington.

We’re keen to hear from professionals who:

  • Hold a current practising certificate. (For Dapaanz members this cannot be a provisional registration).
  • Have at least two years’ experience post qualification in Mental Health and/or Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) services, or are counsellors experienced in working with those 12+ and up.

What we’re looking for:

  • A commitment to improving health outcomes for the whānau you support.
  • Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
  • Excellent communication – both written and verbal.
  • Have a solid understanding of psychological theories and evidence-based interventions.

Bonus points if you:

  • Are familiar/have experience working in a primary mental health setting delivering brief assessment and interventions (up to 6 sessions).
  • Have experience using Practice Management systems.

If this sounds like you, hit the Apply Now button – we’d love to hear from you!

For more information, visit our Staff Benefits Page at https://tuora.org.nz/additional-pages/benefits.

Want to have a kōrero about the role first? Reach out to our People and Capability Team for a confidential chat at hr@tuora.org.nz.

Kindly note that applications will be exclusively accepted through our website, and we kindly request refraining from submitting applications via email.   

 

You must possess the legal right to work in New Zealand.  

Tū Ora values diversity and inclusion and we encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for this role.  

  

Join us in shaping the future of healthcare.    

 

 

 

Company Overview

Tū Ora Compass Health and its associated organisations exist to enable Better Health Through Great Primary Care. We are a registered not-for-profit charitable trust which provides primary health care and community health services to an enrolled population of around 342,000, mainly through a network of 58 general practices throughout the greater Wellington region and employed staff. We have offices in Wellington, Porirua, Masterton and Kāpiti. Tū Ora Compass Health works in collaboration with Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand, Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health, Te Aka Whai Ora Māori Health Authority, iwi and other organisations. We are the sole PHO in the Wairarapa.

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