Community Mental Health Clinician Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
Mental Health & Addiction Services
Permanent, full or part-time

We are looking for clinicians to join our multi-disciplinary team, who have a passion for working with children, young people and their families.
The Rotorua Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health (i CAMHS) team is based in Te Aka Mauri, the Children’s Health Hub, in the centre of the Rotorua CBD.

Mō Tātou | About us
We are growing our team with an exciting opportunity for an experienced mental health professional to help embed our new model of care Te Ara Tauwhirotanga: pathways that lead us to act with kindness. Te Ara Tauwhirotanga is the product of extensive co-design with over 400 participants from the Te Whatu Ora Lakes community, a model that clearly articulates what works for people in their recovery and healing journey. Read more about the model of care here: https://www.lakesdhb.govt.nz/our-services/mental-health/te-ara-tauwhirotanga/

Mō koe / About you
It is essential to have an ability to connect and build trusting relationships with a wide range of people from the community. It is preferred that the successful candidate has strong mental health assessment and therapeutic intervention skills. The successful candidate should also be able to work efficiently both independently and with other clinicians in our skilled multi-disciplinary team.
Applicants must have registration, or be eligible for registration, with a NZ professional body, hold a current full clean NZ drivers licence, and meet requirements for the children’s worker safety checks.
We welcome applications from experienced clinicians who can demonstrate a commitment to working with tamariki, rangatahi and their whanau.
You will need to have a satisfactory Worker Safety Check including a criminal conviction history check in line with the Criminal Records Clean Slate Act 2004.

Awhe utu / Salary range
As per applicable collective agreements

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou / What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Free staff parking
• A supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment
• Free flu vaccination
• Discounts (with local businesses)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
If this sounds like you please click “apply now” or visit our careers page at https://www.lakesdhb.govt.nz.The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.
Please beware of recruitment scams. Health New Zealand recruitment processes do not ask candidates for money at any stage.

Click here for Collective Agreement (if applicable)
Click here for Position Description (Clinician)
Click here for Position Description (Psychologist)
Click here for Position Description (RN CMH)
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Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities such as mountain biking, skiing, and fishing. Family friendly beaches are also an hour’s drive away. The Lakes district has a growing multi-cultural community and is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience in an excellent and supportive work environment.

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