Early Intervention Clinician - Whakatane

Early Intervention Clinician - Whakatane Early Intervention Clinician 72 hours per fortnight (0.9 FTE) Based in greater Whakatane area A highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference for generations to come! About the Role Working with a Kaupapa Māori team, you will be responsible for delivering early intervention health and wellbeing guidance, support and service within Kaupapa Māori Kura in the Whakatane region. You will provide support, guidance, education and appropriate mental‑health interventions for tamariki experiencing wellbeing issues. This includes working with teachers, other kura staff and whānau to identify and implement plans that support tamariki to thrive and learn. You will also collaborate with non‑registered peers within the Mana Ake service to support the delivery of strategies. About the Team/Service The Mana Ake service is led by health but delivered in collaboration with education, enabling the delivery of support where initial discovery of wellbeing need is often identified. The workforce is made up of both registered clinical and non‑registered kaimahi with an aim to deliver evidence‑informed individual, group and whole‑of‑kura wellbeing programmes and interventions, targeted at tamariki with low level issues. The goal of Mana Ake is to address issues early, thereby minimising the need for escalation to more intensive specialist services. About You An experienced health professional with current registration in Nursing, Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or related field. Well experienced in working with community, tamariki and whānau. Adaptable and able to pivot within a rapidly changing environment. Benefits Competitive salary. Free staff parking. Flu vaccination. Discounts with local businesses. Access to Employee Assistance Program. Employment Equity Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora welcomes applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities. Job details Job Reference: WHA01412 Location: North Island - Bay of Plenty - Whakatane #J-18808-Ljbffr