Posted 01 August, 2026
Mental Health Clinician Napier
New Zealand Government
Napier City, HKB, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 91979a3ba2839ced
Job Description
Mental Health Clinician - Napier Health Centre Permanent, Full Time, 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE) Make a real difference in your community We were looking for passionate, experienced clinicians to join our Napier Community Mental Health & Addiction Service - supporting tangata whaiora and their whānau who are most impacted by mental health and addiction challenges. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a recovery - focused, multidisciplinary team where your expertise directly contributes to improved wellbeing and long - term outcomes. 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. About the Role Deliver comprehensive mental health & addiction assessments and interventions Develop and implement individualised care and recovery plans Manage a caseload within a community - based setting Collaborate across a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to achieve best outcomes Support service improvement, quality care, and equitable health outcomes Please click below for the position profiles: Registered Nurse Occupational Therapist Social Worker About the Team/Service/ Location Based at Napier Health Centre, our team provides specialist mental health and addiction services Monday to Friday, 8am5pm. We are a well-established MDT including: Psychiatry, psychology, nursing, social work, occupational therapy Alcohol & drug clinicians and support workers Cultural support through Kaitakawaenga and Pōwhirinaki Māori Together we deliver holistic, whānau-centred care, supporting recovery and wellness in the community. For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click HERE About you We welcome applications from: Registered Nurses Social Workers Occupational Therapists You will bring: Relevant registration + current APC Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health & Addictions (or working towards) Recent community mental health / addiction experience Strong communication and teamwork skills A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable outcomes Ideally you will also: Be a Duly Authorised Officer (DAO) or willing to train Have experience working in complex, multidisciplinary environments 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr