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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā

Occupational Therapist- ID Community Liaison Team

Auckland

FULL TIME

October 10, 2024

Occupational Therapist - Community Consult/Liaison Team, IDOLS (Intellectual Disability)
  • Full-time Permanent position (1 FTE)
  • Monday to Friday
  • Point Chevalier
About us
The Auckland Regional Forensic Psychiatry Services (ARFPS), also known as the Mason Clinic, is the largest Forensic Mental Health Service in New Zealand. We serve the four Northern District Health Boards including all courts in the Northern region and four prisons.
We deliver a comprehensive range of Forensic Mental Health Services, including secure inpatient acute and rehabilitation services which connect to community rehabilitation programmes, services for offenders with an intellectual disability and culturally sensitive programmes for Maori. Court liaison and prison mental health services, including a regional service to Northland Region Corrections Facility at Ngawha and Northland are also provided.
About the Role
An opportunity has arisen for an NZROT qualified Occupational Therapist to work in the Intellectual Disability Offenders Liaison Service (IDOLS). This is a consult/liaison team working in the community with people with an intellectual disability (ID) who have come into contact with the criminal justice system or who are currently under a community secure or supervised order under the IDCCR Act legislation. The successful applicant would need to be able to work autonomously and also work cohesively within a small team.
This would be an excellent opportunity for professional development, and to experience a unique working environment. You will need to be flexible and possess strong clinical, interpersonal and relationship skills.
About You
Requirements of this position include:
  • Ideally at least 3+ years’ experience as an OT
  • Occupational Therapy diploma/degree
  • Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand and a current APC
  • Full driver’s license
  • Interested in the fields of intellectual disability/mental health and vocational rehabilitation.
  • Knowledge of the principles of intellectual disability/mental health consumerism and client advocacy
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
For more information about the position, please contract Janine Steenhuis, Unit Manager on 09 845 7538 ext. 5138
For assistance with your online application, please contact Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant for Mental Health Services via email
Please apply for this position by visiting our website on http://www.wdhbcareers.co.nz quoting reference number WDHB18577A
Position number: WDHB18577A
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