Health Improvement Practitioner Whangarei & wider District 0.8FTE

Do you have a passion for supporting emotional and physical wellbeing and a desire to embed a successful and structured delivery model that doesn’t require lengthy assessments, case-loads or complex management plans. Become a HIP that is well supported by colleagues, gets extensive training and ongoing support, and who can deliver brief behavioural support and interventions that have proven to be successful in making a difference to individual and whanau physical and emotional wellbeing. This could be just the role you are looking for, working within a general practice and supported environment. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a huge difference working with diverse population groups and supporting primary health care colleagues in a part time capacity. You will also be part of a wider collegial team that support each other through peer group meetings, practice reflection, with training and development that enable growth of knowledge and skills. Become part of our fantastic HIP team making a difference in our communities. What is the role As a Clinician working within our established and growing primary mental health care model Te Tumu Waiora, you will provide behavioural health services to patients. The position will be situated and will work as an integrated member of general practice and provide accessible, evidence-based brief interventions to individuals and their whanau through face to face consults to assist in improving their emotional and physical health, and overall wellbeing. Services are provided in accordance with the principles of Te Tiriti ō Waitangi, Tikanga and Māori models of health and wellbeing. Services are culturally responsive to the needs of all service users, their whanau and community. The successful applicant/s will be supported by specialist training, specifically developed to support the Healthcare Teams working in the Te Tumu Waiora model, that includes the following: Providing brief psychological interventions Delivering evidence informed groups A fast pace in the GP practice setting Innovation and flexibility Opportunities to contribute to service development Variety of work, working with diverse practice population, all ages and stages Population based focus Services to target our high priority populations Education of colleagues If you are looking for a role that enables further enhancement of clinical skills and is part of a well-supported HIP team and you meet the following criteria then please get in touch with us. To be considered for this position you must be able to demonstrate: A flexible adaptable approach to a new way of working A current New Zealand registration under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA) and full registration with your professional association (this requirement is an absolute) e.g., Psychology, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work, or a full member of NZ Association of Counsellors and accredited by Te Whatu Ora and the NZAC to work within the mental health and addictions services scope of practice. A minimum of 3 years professional experience in a health setting preferably in mental health and addictions including providing evidence-based brief interventions such as ACT, FACT or CBT. A current unencumbered full NZ driver’s licence Excellent computer and literacy skills including MS Office Suite Excellent verbal and written communication skills Be fully vaccinated for COVID An understanding of Tikanga and some ability to speak Te Reo would be an advantage. You must have the right to work in NZ and/or have a current NZ work visa. Note: We are not an accredited immigration employer. The successful applicant will be required to attend online training for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr