Pact is a major provider of community, vocational and residential based intellectual disability, mental health and addictions services across Southland, Otago, West Coast and the Lower North Island. Our team of passionate staff journey alongside individuals to support them in setting and achieving their goals.
We are looking for someone with a passion for supporting people with a high and complex needs to lead fulfilling lives in the community.
Our services provide a safe and positive environment where our clients are assisted to achieve maximum independence.
Job Description
Join Pact Group as a full-time Mental Health Clinician in Dunedin working across our Dunedin Mental Health Services.
The Role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to provide clinical support to people who are recovering from mental illness.
The role itself involves a combination of managing intakes, liaising with Te Whatu Ora Southern, MHAIDS and duty managers, client welfare, day-to-day service oversight, medication management, assisting with the coaching and mentoring of support workers by developing and improving their mental health knowledge and working in collaboration with the Clinical Lead and Service Manager to further develop the service.
Pact is a growing NGO that already employs several registered health professionals who are practicing in various settings. This is an exciting opportunity for a progressive clinician to join the Pact team and make a real impact in the community. You will receive support and tailored professional development opportunities thanks to a personalised training budget.
Desired Skills and Experience
You will need to have relevant clinical qualifications, registration and an annual practicing certificate or be working towards this – e.g. Registered Psychologist, Registered Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse (with mental health experience) to be considered for this role.
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience with mental health disorders and understanding of behavioral difficulties
Excellent communication skills and ability to work well within a team of professionals and work collaboratively with external stake holders
Ability to work effectively, safely and creatively with clients and their family/whanau
If on a work visa, this must be valid for at least twelve months
A full driver’s license and computer skills.
You must be available for an interview in Dunedin if successfully shortlisted
