Occupational Therapist - Porirua Community Mental Health Team

Occupational Therapist - Porirua Community Mental Health Team Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (0.8 FTE),(32 hours per week) Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora isfirmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated toserving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence. About the role The Porirua Community Mental Health Team is based in the BNZ tower in the heart of Porirua. We are looking for a registered Occupational Therapist to join our team. In this role you will be expected to work in collaboration with our MDT. We provide a variety of interventions and there is opportunity to have ongoing training and development in this role. About the Team/Service/ Location Our team is made up of several disciplines and works in a cohesive and respectful manner. We are supportive and have a wide range of experiences and specialities making up the team. We encourage ongoing learning and development of all members. About you We are looking for a motivated clinician who is willing to work as part of a team. It is important you will have have a high level of organisational skills as well as experience in risk management and formulation. Often the role calls for autonomy and a willingness to advocate for the people we work with. You must have: NZ Registered Occupational Therapist with current annual practicing certificate. Member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand - Professional Association (desirable). Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our people are at the heartofeverything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversityand welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages,ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverseand inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service ourcommunity. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus onMāori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement. #J-18808-Ljbffr