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About Us
Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga is a whānau-focused, Iwi mandated, kaupapa Māori health and social services organisation. We have been supporting our whānau me hapori to achieve their aspirations and general wellbeing for more than 39 years. Underpinning our success as an organisation are our values Kotahitanga, Whakamana, Kaitiakitanga and Whanaungataunga, which are woven through everything we do.
The Role
We are looking for two skilled and experienced Mental Health Practitioners to join our Mahea team. The roles are one 40 hour per week full-time (1.0 FTE) position and a 20 hour per week position (0.5FTE). We are happy to negotiate days and hours to suit the successful part-time applicant.
What You’ll do:
* Manage a caseload of rangatahi needing community based mental health and/or AOD support
* Deliver counselling sessions and other evidence informed interventions
* Work in partnership with other members of the Mahea team to empower, motivate and build the resilience of rangatahi
* Actively network within the community to generate referrals and build strong professional relationships
You will need:
* A relevant clinical qualification and full registration under a clinical body (e.g. Nurse, Social Worker, DAPAANZ, Counsellor, or other HPCA professional)
* Knowledge and experience working with youth and mental health
* A willingness and commitment to understanding the implications for Māori health within the Treaty of Waitangi
* High levels of innovation, energy, motivation and enthusiasm
* A clean, current and valid Full Driver’s License
* To pass a Children’s Worker Safety Check (including Police Vetting) with no history that would require exemption
* Life insurance & Health Insurance
* 5 weeks annual leave & Birthday leave
* Workplace wellness programme
* Regular Kapa haka and waiata
* All staff hui and Karakia every morning
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
Please include in your application a Covering letter & Current CV. Please let us know in your cover letter which position you are applying for ( 1.0 FTE, 0.5 FTE, or interested in both).
If you are positive, motivated and passionate about improving rangatahi health and wellness and delivering mental health support with kaupapa Māori values, then come and be part of our team.
Applications close Monday 25th August, but don't delay as we will be reviewing applications as they are received.
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