Peer Support Worker Infant Maternal Mental Health And Addictions (Non Clinical)

Contract & Company Gisborne Hospital Full-time Permanent Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora We are firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. Working at 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. About the Role This position exists to provide a high quality, culturally appropriate, therapeutic support for whanau living with or affected by perinatal mental health or addiction issues. This role will be based at Te Whare Oranga and will work with the Infant Maternal Mental Health Clinical Specialist and across the community groups who support Perinatal Mental Health up to the age of 12 months. The role will work in an assertive outreach model adopting a whatever it takes approach to engage with whanau and build a therapeutic relationship. Position Description: Peer Support Worker About the Team/Service/ Location Our Infant Maternal Mental Health team comprises of Psychiatry, Registered nurses, and a whanau support worker. Each role has their individual professional responsibilities and work together as a team to develop a whanau centred plan. About you Peer support or lived experience with Perinatal Infant Maternal Mental Health Good communication skills Excellent work ethic Empathy and compassion Enthusiasm Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion 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. For more information on living and working in Gisborne. More information about our Region. #J-18808-Ljbffr