Mental Health Clinician - Crisis Assessment and Home Treatment Team - Home Based Treatment

Location: 222 Pembroke Street, Hamilton. The role is 80 hours per fortnight within a 24/7 service, rostered 10‑hour shifts. About the Role We are looking for a registered mental health clinician ready to take on a dynamic and rewarding role on our Crisis Assessment and Home Treatment Team (CAHT) at Waikato Hospital. The position involves rapid assessment, crisis intervention and short‑term treatment for individuals experiencing acute mental health challenges. You will work across a range of settings – homes, community locations, emergency departments and hospital wards – and collaborate closely with emergency services, whānau and other community and inpatient services. Caht Service & Key Teams Crisis Team (24/7) – includes a dedicated night nurse based in the Waikato Emergency Department Home‑Based Treatment Team – provides community‑based care as an alternative to hospital admission Crisis Follow‑Up Team – supplies short‑term follow‑up care post‑crisis Police Co‑Response Team – works alongside NZ Police for joint intervention Emergency Department Crisis Clinician Nurse – works night shift in the Waikato Hospital ED Responsibilities Conduct rapid mental health assessment and risk management for crises involving psychosis, suicidality, substance use and general distress. Develop and implement safety plans and support recovery‑focused outcomes. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, emergency services and whānau to ensure timely and effective support. Provide short‑term treatment and monitor progress in community or hospital settings. Work autonomously while maintaining strong communication with the team and stakeholders. Qualifications & Essential Skills Current registration with NZNC, SWRB or OTBNZ and a valid annual practising certificate. Valid full New Zealand driver’s licence. Demonstrated expertise in mental health assessment and risk management. Strong clinical reasoning and the ability to respond effectively under pressure. Proficiency in managing crises involving psychosis, suicidality, substance use and distress. Confidence in developing safety plans and supporting recovery‑focused outcomes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Cultural competence and commitment to culturally safe practice. Benefits Full orientation and collegial support. Access to clinical supervision and professional development. Duly Authorised Officer training. Extensive internal training and upskilling opportunities. A workplace culture that values diversity, inclusion and whanaungatanga. Diversity & EEO Statement Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr