Occupational Therapist - Team For Assertive Community Treatment

Contract: Permanent, Part Time (0.55 FTE)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Assertive and Outreach Team. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for functional assessments to understand individual needs and develop personalised intervention plans. You will work closely with experienced clinicians to deliver safe, effective and integrated specialist mental health and addiction treatment in our local community. Professional development is also supported through contract provisions. This role is part time permanent

About the Team/Service/ Location

TACT Team is a multidisciplinary team comprising of a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, and administration staff. We also have the support of a consumer consultant. TACT provides services to residents of the geographical area from Wellington to Kapiti. The team is indicated for those people with severe and persistent psychiatric disorders who have major functional disability in adult role functioning e.g. self-cares, social/interpersonal relationships and employment.

TACT provides mental health support to individuals with complex, severe and enduring mental health difficulties. The team focuses on supporting individuals who historically have struggled to engage with standard community mental health team processes and are at higher risk of relapsing or admission into inpatient

About you:

We are looking for a motivated clinician who is willing to work as part of a team. It is important you will have a high level of organisational skills as well as experience in risk management and formulation. Often the role calls for autonomy and a willingness to advocate for the people we work with.

You must have:

• NZ Registered Occupational Therapist with current annual practicing certificate.
• Member of Occupational Therapy New Zealand - Professional Association (desirable).
• Full drivers licence.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 30 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jane Jeffries janejef@gmail.com

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.