Clinician - Registered Therapist Youth Mental Health

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Clinician - Registered Therapist Youth Mental Health A clinical role delivering a range of therapeutic services to young people, including the Thrive Te Pae Ora service, which is designed to meet the needs of rangatahi/young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues. Provide therapeutic counselling for young people at risk young people aged 12 - 24 years Maintain professional registration Utilisebest practice methods in all clinical practice, and have working knowledge of the following modalities: MI, CBT, ACT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy Providea service that reflects the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Respect the diverse ethnic and cultural heritage of New Zealand and utilise culturally appropriate counselling practices Work with co-existing mental health and addiction issues as appropriate, Work as an effective and collaborative member of a regional team for the wider organisation as a whole This position will be based in the Invercargill office and provide services to the surrounding areas Join a supportive team experienced in inducting new clinicians including new grads Permanent full-time role Benefits and perks Our team is like a family - for your hard work we have the following on offer for you! Relocation allowance available 5 weeks annual leave Cultural support & supervision 1:1 professional supervision Annual PD budget and PD leave Flexible working hours policy Full sick leave entitlement available at the start of employment Paid professional membership and registration High-quality internal induction and ongoing training programme Diverse work with the right amount of challenge Prioritisation of safety Investment in fit for purpose buildings and safe vehicles Modern technology, devices, and systems MacPac ProDeal Skills and experience Current full NZ professional registration (i.e. Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Social Worker,Counsellor (DAPAANZ or NZAC), Nurse Therapist) Experience working as a clinician in the Mental Health and/or Addictions field Knowledge of delivering brief interventions to a variety of individuals Knowledge of motivational interviewing, ACT/ CBT, solution-focused, whanau & cultural therapies would be an advantage Your full driver's license We are very open to new grads applying. About us We are adynamic not-for-profit organisation that provides therapeutic services to young people experiencing mental health and addiction issues. We aim to support and empower young people and whānau to live meaningful, valued and enriched lives through, innovative and responsive services.We are committed to Titiri o Waitangi and delivering culturally appropriate services for diverse clients and their whānau. We have teams based in South Canterbury, Otago, Central Lakes and Southland with our people at the core of the success of what we do! Living and working in Southland Invercargill and the surrounding area is a remarkable place - home to pristine rainforests, fertile farmlands, and sweeping coastlines. Southlanders are welcoming and generous, and you will find a strong sense of manaakitanga and an inclusive and increasingly diverse community. Southland also offers affordable housing, good schools, and arguably some of the best surf beaches in New Zealand, and it is a short 2.5 hour drive to Queenstown. For more information about living in the region - check out: www.southlandnz.com/live-work/ #J-18808-Ljbffr