An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Infant, Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Service (ICAFS) in the Hutt Valley. We are looking for an enthusiastic registered Occupational Therapist with experience working in child and adolescent mental health.
This role is 0.6 FTE OT on general clinical work and 0.4 FTE as a Workfirst OT.
Mō tō mātou rōpū – About our team ICAFS uses CAPA (Choice and Partnership Approach) and we provide specialist assessment and treatment for 0 – 18 year olds and their families/ whānau.
The role will entail providing assessment and interventions for individuals, whānau and groups to enable positive outcomes for children and young people presenting with moderate to severe mental health needs.
ICAFS provides Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), sensory modulation, and Family Therapy (with a screening team) and we are especially interested in clinicians with these skills.
A relocation package may be negotiated with the successful candidate.
Moū – About you The successful applicant will be expected to work collaboratively and supportively with other team members to ensure provision of appropriate and evidence based care.
The person suitable for this role will also have excellent clinical and case management skills and be comfortable managing risk.
The ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships within the team, service, the Districts, the wider mental health services, and community agencies is integral to this role.
DUTIES Provide mental health assessment and treatment for children and adolescents in the context of their families.
Liaise with necessary community agencies, with parental and/ or client permission.
Contribute to and work within the MDT.
Complete all appropriate documentation.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Clinical experience working with children, adolescents and family with moderate severe mental health difficulties.
Knowledge and skills for completing assessment and treatment of mental health difficulties.
Knowledge and understanding of the intent of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and working to address the inequitable health outcomes for Māori, as Tangata whenua and other high needs groups.
Being confident working with Māori, Pasifika and other high needs groups within the wider CCDHB and HVDHB communities.
Registered with appropriate professional body.
Current Driver’s license.
E pā ana ki a tatou – About us Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions.
A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.
Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
To find out more about us click on the following links: Capital and Coast Hutt Valley Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us.
For further information on this role please email recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number (AH342-22) in the subject line.
