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Healthcare of New Zealand

Awhi Mai Awhi Atu

Palmerston North

FULL TIME & PART TIME

September 10, 2024

Exciting opportunity to join the growing Awhi Mai Awhi Atu team within Explore Hāpainga Ora
Bring your counselling and wellbeing skills to make a difference to the lives of our tamariki
16 hours per week are available, based in Foxton (with the possibility of more hours)

Who are we| Ko wai mātou
Explore is part of NZ Health Group and our vision is to enhance the wellbeing of all New Zealanders. We do this by partnering directly with people, their whānau and wider support networks to provide high quality, evidence-based wellbeing services that build on people's existing strengths and resources. We adopt ethical approaches that promote human rights, inclusion in society and equal opportunities.
We work across traditional boundaries and bring together a variety of disciplines and expertise, ensuring the delivery of efficient innovative, person centred and community focused services.

About the role | He kōrero whakamārama mō tēnei tūranga
You will be part of a school counselling / wellbeing service, working with school leadership teams, children and whānau to understand and support the wellbeing needs of the ākonga/learners at the school and within their whānau. You will be experienced at working with tamariki, whānau and local communities and will have a strong commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi.
This is a permanent part-time position based in Foxton for 32 hours per fortnight. School terms only. There may be an additional 2 weeks of call back days throughout the year for team training in school holidays.
A Wellbeing Specialist is responsible for the delivery of high-quality professional services based on personalised assessment, individual or group therapy and education in wellbeing for a wide range of psychological and psychosocial issues, consistent with our contract obligations with government agencies, funders and other providers. As a Wellbeing Specialist you will be responsible for the delivery of services to children, and adults that are clinically safe and responsive to client need. Your work with clients will be person centred, efficient and innovative. You will use a range of evidence-based assessment and therapeutic models and work alongside clients and other disciplines to facilitate sustained and enduring change, stabilisation and/or safety for the client.

What you could bring | Ngā tohungatanga mō tēnei tūranga

Experience in providing a range of strengths-based counselling modalities appropriate to a range of issues e.g. bereavement, trauma, parenting, self-harm, anxiety, resilience
Able to apply Māori models of wellbeing and basic tikanga practices to protect the cultural safety of Māori clients, team members, and self
Experience or validated training in relevant interventions such as CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR
A current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) as relevant to membership/registration
An understanding and commitment to the Code of Health and Disabilities Services Consumer Rights, Professional and regulatory requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including competence in professional report writing
Proven ability to work in teams
Specialist knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based therapeutic approaches
Ability to conduct appropriate (including complex) case formulation
Ability to undertake evaluation alongside clinical practice and develop and deliver training programmes to a wide variety of audiences
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
A current driver's license for community-based practitioners
Ability to travel and flexibility to stay overnight for business related needs if required

Why Us | He aha ai mātou?

We provide you with training to support you to learn the role
With respect and autonomy, your practice will develop to best suit the people you support
We recognise the importance of work/life balance, and we provide a work place with flexibility
We promote a safe and supportive environment where colleagues can share and learn from one another
We pride ourselves on providing competitive salaries, supervision and professional development and progression to ensure you can deliver the best support for our clients and achieve successful outcomes

Please apply online via our website link below and include a CV and covering letter.
Applications close | Te katinga o tēnei whai tūranga: 11 October 2024 at 5pm.
Applicants for this position will be a NZ Citizen/Resident or have a valid NZ work visa.
Only suitable candidates will be contacted for interview.

Reference #

28981

Posted on

11 Sep 2024

Closes on

11 Oct 2024 17:00

Location(s)

Levin branch area, Palmerston North branch area

Expertise

Specialist Behaviour Support, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work

Job level(s)

1 - 3 years of experience

Work type(s)

Permanent part-time

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