Health Improvement Practitioner

Overview We are inviting registered mental health professionals to seize this exciting new career opportunity to become a Health Improvement Practitioner, and be part of New Zealand's primary care behavioural health workforce! You would be at the heart of primary care where your role is all about empowering people to reach their own health and wellbeing goals using brief interventions. This role is part of the innovative programme, Te Tumu Waiora. Exciting and fulfilling role - focused on improving the health and wellbeing of our community, especially Māori, Pasifika, and youth. Relationship‑centred – Integrated within a general practice clinic and connected to a national rollout. Specialised training and ongoing mentoring from New Zealand's leading trainers in Primary Care Behavioural Health and focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. The way in which we support the mental health and wellbeing of New Zealander's is evolving and changing; for the better. With the government's commitment to the national rollout of the Te Tumu Waiora programme, a huge emphasis is placed on reducing barriers to accessing services and to embedding a "skills not pills" approach within primary care – empowering people to lead their own physical, mental, social, and spiritual wellbeing. Role This role is a permanent part‑time 0.4 fte/16 hrs per week position based at Onerahi Family Healthcare, Whangarei. The practice is a diverse and innovative centre, passionate about delivering quality care to their community. The Health Improvement Practitioner is a generalist, providing immediately accessible, evidence‑based brief intervention talking therapies to individuals and whānau. From within the GP clinic, you will help enrolled patients with any issue affecting their wellbeing (mood, sleep, relationships, anxiety, stress, dealing with a new diagnosis – the list goes on). Key Responsibilities Provide brief psychological interventions, particularly Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT), to patients and deliver evidence‑based group programmes to patients. Offer consultation, education, and advice to other members of the General Practice team. Support local population health by developing intervention pathways alongside GPs and nurses, based on the clinic's needs. Qualifications and Expectations Fully registered mental health professional – psychologist, psychotherapist, mental health nurse, social worker, occupational therapist, DAPAANZ registered counsellor, or NZAC counsellor with full membership and Te Whatu Ora accreditation. Recent experience working with talking therapy models such as ACT, FACT or CBT. Self‑motivated and independent, with a commitment to working as part of a team dedicated to improving people's health and wellbeing. Willingness to work in the fast‑paced and varied environment of a General Practice. Understanding and sensitivity to working with all cultures. Ability to work alongside GPs and nurses within a multi‑disciplinary framework focused on increasing access, equity and quality of care. Training and Development An extensive full training programme is provided, including classroom‑based and on‑site training, plus ongoing mentoring, supervision, and professional development opportunities. Join a nationwide network of Health Improvement Practitioners, sharing knowledge, education, and support. Eligibility Only individuals with working rights in New Zealand will be considered for the selection process. You will need to be a Citizen or Resident. #J-18808-Ljbffr