Senior Occupational Therapist Early Psychosis Intervention Team (EPIT), Mental Health & Addictions

Senior Occupational Therapist Early Psychosis Intervention Team (EPIT), Mental Health & Addictions Permanent, Full Time Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines Help shape the future of early psychosis care for young people in our community Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. The Opportunity: EPIT is a specialist service providing assessment, treatment, and recovery-focused support for adolescents and young adults (under 30 years) experiencing a first episode of psychosis. We also deliver early intervention for tangata whaiora at high risk of developing a psychotic illness, alongside consultation and liaison support to primary care partners. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will support young people and their whānau on their recovery journey through meaningful engagement, evidence-based assessments and interventions, and a strong strengths-based approach aligned with the Early Intervention model. You will take a lead role in developing and facilitating group-based interventions, while collaborating with NGO partners to enhance opportunities and outcomes for young people. As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will work alongside established team leadership to provide clinical leadership championing the early intervention model, role‑modeling best practice, and supporting new staff to build confidence and capability. You will play a key role in lifting practice standards and contributing to ongoing service development. Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand Minimum of 5 years post‑qualification experience in Mental Health Experience working with young people and/or early intervention mental health services (preferred) Excellent communication, engagement, and relationship‑building skills The ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team Full, clean and current drivers licence Free parking onsite Refund of your annual practising certificate cost Discounted services as part of our work perks Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: CMH202617248 Location: North Island - Auckland - South & East Auckland Job type: Job type: Permanent Full time Expertise: Clinical - Allied Health - Occupational Therapist #J-18808-Ljbffr