Primary Health Clinician - Brief Intervention

Primary Health Clinician - Brief Intervention Primary Health Clinician Timaru Hospital 1 FTE / 80 Hours per fortnight 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 The Primary Mental Health Clinician is a key member of the Mental Health Brief Intervention Service within Health New Zealand Primary Mental Health and Addiction Service - South Canterbury. Provide a short-term counselling service for people over 18 , who are referred by their General Practitioner / Nurse Practitioner / Practice Nurse, Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP), NGO or other Mental Health Service, with mild to moderate mental health concerns. Initial assessment will be required to determine a treatment plan in conjunction with the person referred. Interventions are to be focused, specific and short term. Referrals are to be made to the community agencies as appropriate. Help people when they need it most through focused, short-term mental health interventions that make a real difference. Work in a collaborative primary care setting, partnering with GPs, nurses, and community services to deliver accessible mental health care close to home. Deliver high-quality compassionate and skilled mental health care. Work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Commit to continuous improvement. Manage competing priorities. Contribute positively to a supportive team environment. About the Team The Brief Intervention Team is based at Talbot Park in Timaru. The service provides up to four free brief intervention sessions, with the flexibility to offer up to two additional sessions where this is considered likely to support positive outcomes for the person. People accessing the service have the flexibility to use their sessions over a 12-month period, allowing interventions to be tailored to individual needs and goals while supporting a person-centred approach About you Current NZ registration and Annual Practising Certificate as a Registered Health Professional, Registered Nurse, Registered Social Worker, or Registered Occupational Therapist. At least 2 years' experience working within mental health-focused services. A relevant postgraduate qualification in mental health (ideally with a focus on talking therapies). Strong assessment, communication, and problem-solving skills. The ability to effectively manage workload, prioritise tasks, and work autonomously. Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. A commitment to professional development, clinical supervision, and contemporary clinical practice. 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. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: 1942854 Location: South Island - Canterbury - Timaru and South Canterbury Job type: Job type: Permanent Full time Expertise: Clinical - Nursing - Registered Nurse Clinical - Nursing - Mental Health (also search Mental Health Category) Clinical - Nursing - Mental Health Clinical Team Member Clinical - Nursing - Mental Health - Occupational Therapist Clinical - Allied Health - Occupational Therapist Clinical - Mental Health - Mental Health Clinical Team Member Clinical - Mental Health - Social Worker Clinical - Mental Health - Registered Mental Health Nurse Clinical - Allied Health - Social Worker Clinical - Mental Health - Diversional Therapist #J-18808-Ljbffr