Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
About the role Join our team as a Qualified Mental Health Professional Provide culturally responsive, community-based mental health support for Pacific peoples. The role empowers individuals through recovery-focused care…
Skills: Clinical assessment, Mental health support, Recovery planning, Care coordination, Risk management
Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
$70k–$106k/yr
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Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
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Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
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Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand · On-site
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The role involves providing culturally responsive mental health support, developing personalized recovery plans, and coordinating care with families and stakeholders. Additionally, the professional will manage risks, provide clinical guidance to staff, and facilitate access to community resources.
Candidates must hold a professional registration as a Social Worker, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Psychotherapist, or Addiction Practitioner. A clean, full New Zealand driver's license and knowledge of Pacific culture are also required.
About the role
Join our team as a Qualified Mental Health Professional
Provide culturally responsive, community-based mental health support for Pacific peoples. The role empowers individuals through recovery-focused care, develops personalised wellness plans, connects clients with services and community resources, and collaborates with families, health professionals, and stakeholders to promote wellbeing, independence, and positive recovery outcomes
Key Responsibilities:
Complete clinical assessments and provide mental health support for Pacific people and their families.
Create and review recovery and wellbeing plans with clients.
Coordinate care with clients, families, health professionals, and support services.
Help clients access health, education, employment, and community services.
Identify and manage risks, including discharge and transition planning.
Provide clinical guidance and supervision to non-clinical staff.
Support continuous improvement and the delivery of safe, high-quality mental health services.
About you
Knowledge and understanding of a Pacific culture.
Experience working with the Pacific community
Registered or registerable Social Worker, fully registered under the Health Practitioner Competence Assurance Act i.e. Occupational Therapist, Nurse, psychotherapist, or fully registered alcohol and drug and or gambling practitioner member of the Addiction Practitioners' Association Aoteroa - New Zealand.
Professional certification and registration in accordance with registration board requirements.
Satisfy requirements for working with vulnerable adults including police vetting.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Clean, full NZ Drivers licence
Good communication skills in English, and ideally a Pacific language
Eligible to work in New Zealand
Benefits
Mobile phone and laptop
Commitment to investing in staff professional development
Use of fleet vehicles for work purposes
Uniform provided
We're a "by Pacific, for Pacific" organisation that practices and celebrates Pacific cultures and values
Employer KiwiSaver contribution at 4%
Wellbeing activities
Staff Wellbeing Committee that ensures staff voices lead to meaningful action
EAP
Inclusive work environment where diversity and lived experience are highly valued
About us
Vaka Tautua is a national ‘by Pacific for Pacific’ service provider. Our vision is ‘Nofo a Kāinga’ - families caring for families. By embracing ‘Nofo a Kāinga’, we strengthen the foundation of love, respect and mutual support that uplifts every member of our community and enables our Pacific families to thrive for generations to come.
We deliver holistic care through a range of service offerings, including: disability support services; older peoples’ wellbeing services; mental health and addiction support services; social services and financial capability services.
How to apply
Please apply by clicking the link below. If you would like more information about this role or for a copy of the job description, please email: [email protected]
We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce and adhere to best practice equal employment opportunity principles.
Providing free services for Pacific people in Mental Health, Disability, Elderly and Social Welfare.
Vaka Tautua is a national “by Pacific for Pacific" We provide free services for Pacific people in Mental Health, Disability, Elderly and Social Welfare in Aotearoa. We have offices in the Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury and Otago regions. Our purpose is to promote and advance the physical and mental development and wellbeing of Pacific peoples in Aotearoa. We deliver disability, mental health, older peoples, social services, and financial capability services.
Offices: 12 Lambie Drive, Auckland, AUK 2104, NZ · 2a Raiha St, Elsdon, Porirua, 5022, NZ · 18/105 Bamford St, Woolston, Christchurch, 8023, NZ · 945a New North Rd, Mt Albert, Auckland, 1025, NZ · 83 Moray Place, Dunedin, Otago 9016, NZ
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