Registered Health Clinician - Kia Tū Ngāwari, Mid North

Permanent, full-time role based in Kaikohe in the Mid North Make a lasting difference for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau by delivering specialist mental health and addition support in your local community Join a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to clinical excellence, cultural responsiveness, professional growth, and improving outcomes for young people across Te Tai Tokerau 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 As a Registered Health Clinician within Te Roopu Kimiora, Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Addiction Service (CAMHS), you will provide comprehensive assessment, treatment, care coordination, and therapeutic interventions for tamariki and rangatahi experiencing moderate to severe mental health and addiction challenges. Working alongside whānau, schools, community agencies and other health professionals, you will support young people to achieve improved wellbeing and positive outcomes through culturally safe, evidence-based practice. This is a rewarding opportunity to work across a diverse range of presentations including trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, attachment difficulties, and behavioural concerns. You will be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team that values innovation, professional development, bicultural practive, and strong community partnerships, while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and their whānau. Our team at Te Roopu Kimiora provides specialist child and adolescent mental health and addiction services for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau across the Mid North of Te Tai Tokerau. We are a multidisciplinary service committed to delivering person-centred, culturally responsive care and working closely with whānau, iwi, schools, primary care providers and community organisations to support positive wellbeing outcomes. Based in Kaikohe, this role offers the opportunity to work in the heart of the Mid North, surrounded by rich cultural heritage, strong community connections and easy access to some of New Zealands most beautiful beaches, forests and outdoor lifestyle opportunities. For more information on living and working in Northland click here About you As a Registered Health Clinician, you will bring a passion for working with children, young people and whānau, along with the clinical expertise to deliver high-quality mental health and addiction care. Registered health professional such as Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Psychology) with a current practising certificate A minimum of 2 years experience working within a mental health, addiction, or child and youth service setting Experience undertaking comprehensive mental health assessments, risk assessment, care planning and therapeutic interventions with children and young people Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the ability to engage effectively with whānau Māori in a culturally safe manner Excellent communication, relationship-building and teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across health, education and community agencies 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. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: BAY03963 Location: North Island - Northland - Bay of Islands #J-18808-Ljbffr