Clinical Team Coordinator, Mental Health & Addictions

• Opportunity to make an impact on the health of our community in Counties Manukau
• 12 month Fixed Term, Full Time (1 FTE) opportunity!
• Rostered Shifts

Our Organisation:

Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.

We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

About the role:

We are seeking a Registered Mental Health clinician to join EPIT (Early Psychosis Intervention Team) in the role of Clinical Team Coordinator, in the vibrant and culturally diverse community of South Auckland.

At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. Our community based Early Psychosis Intervention Service (EPIT), is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic clinician to join our mahi. Our team engages young adults (<30 years) and their whaanau along the road towards their recovery. This specialist service provides assessment and treatment for adolescents and young adults presenting with a first episode of psychosis.

Our EPIT service provides specialist mental health care for those with a first episode of psychosis. We also provide early intervention for those whaiora presenting with symptoms suggestive of Ultra High Risk of developing a psychotic illness; and provide consultation and liaison with primary care partners for those with mild to moderate concerns.

As the Clinical Team Coordinator of our team, you will support the clinicians to manage their daily workload, address complexities in the clinical presentations that arise from the mahi, and work closely with the SMO and Team Manager to move the service forward.

If you have any questions, please contact Amon Iva in the Recruitment Centre at 092760044 ext 53461.

For more information on this position, contact Amon Iva in the Recruitment Centre on 09 2773461

Job Number: CMH202515281

Applications close: 1st May 2025