Occupational Therapist - Mental Health

Hours are between 0800 and 1630 Monday - Friday 0.9FTE Permanent role (36hrs/week) Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we are building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. About Us The Allied Health team are looking for a NZ registered Occupational Therapist with a specialist interest in Mental Health to join our team of enthusiastic and dedicated multidisciplinary professionals. We have a small team of Occupational Therapists who work together to provide a generalist service across inpatient and community-based health services for the community. This role offers a range of experiences across a wide spectrum of specialties and allows you to advance your practical skills. The West Coast is renowned for its beauty, wilderness and outdoor activity opportunities. Living here offers a superb lifestyle and work‑life balance with easy access to nature and a short drive to Christchurch. What you'll do Assessment and treatment of Manaakitanga Mental Health inpatients with appropriate goal setting and outcome measures Support transition from inpatients into community Work as an integral part of the inpatient & community inter-disciplinary teams Liaise with all appropriate health professionals and other agencies to ensure we achieve the best outcomes for our patients Provide education for the families/whānau and carers of our patients as necessary About You We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist who has worked within a mental health scope of practice for at least 3 years to join our multidisciplinary team. It is essential that you have Minimum 3 years working as a Mental Health Occupational Therapist The ability to work effectively under pressure The ability to be an effective team member, recognising the importance of teamwork The ability to work independently, yet seek support when needed Strong communication skills and cultural awareness Flexibility with excellent time management Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth Working for Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We welcome applications from our diverse 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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Courtney Bell at [email protected]. Please note, we will be reviewing applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert; we encourage you to apply early. Job details Job Reference: PC2871938R Location: South Island - West Coast - Greymouth Job type: Expertise Clinical - Allied Health - Occupational Therapist #J-18808-Ljbffr