Clinical Team Leader - Occupational Therapist

About the Company Pathways is a prominent national provider of community-based mental health, addiction, and wellbeing services in Aotearoa. We are dedicated to being a responsible tangata Tiriti, which guides our organizational values and actions. Our mission is to transform mental health and addiction services through our Pathways (adult) and Real (youth) programs. We pride ourselves on our commitment to personalized support, embodied in our 'whatever it takes' spirit. About the Role We are currently seeking a Clinical Team Leader, also known internally as a Team Coach, to oversee our six-bed Residential Recovery Service for older adults facing mental health challenges. In this role, you will employ established clinical and recovery frameworks to ensure quality, compliance, and meaningful outcomes. You will lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of community support workers, fostering an occupation-focused, recovery-oriented approach throughout the service. Collaboration with health and community partners will be vital to provide seamless and connected support for older adults and their whānau. This is a full-time position, operating Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, which includes participation in a shared after-hours on-call roster. Key responsibilities include: - Leading, coaching, and supporting staff, encompassing recruitment, professional development, and performance management. - Building meaningful partnerships both within the service and across primary, secondary, and community care. - Acting as an exemplary Tangata Tiriti partner, promoting equity and cultural responsiveness. - Fostering a positive team culture that values, supports, and engages all members. - Promoting connection, inclusion, and independence for older adults living with mental health challenges and their whānau. - Reporting to the Service and Relationship Manager while receiving coaching and support. Requirements We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist with leadership experience and a strong interest in mental health and the wellbeing of older adults. You will have an occupation-focused perspective and enjoy empowering teams to provide holistic, recovery-oriented support. The ideal candidate will possess: - Current registration and an Annual Practicing Certificate as an Occupational Therapist with the OTBNZ. - Proven leadership experience in managing multidisciplinary clinical teams, ideally within an NGO or community-based setting. - The ability to coach, supervise, and mentor clinicians and support staff. - Demonstrated cultural competence, particularly in working with Māori and an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. - Clinical experience in mental health and addiction services. - A current full New Zealand driver's license. - A current New Zealand first aid certificate or a willingness to obtain one. Benefits We offer a range of benefits to support our employees' wellbeing, including: - Increased employer Kiwisaver contributions. - Paid wellbeing days (2 days per year). - Five weeks of annual leave after 12 months of employment. - A HealthNow Payment Card providing $250 per year to support your health and wellbeing, as well as that of your whānau. - Access to the Perk & Perk Plus discount app, along with discounts at Southern Cross and Specsavers. - Holiday programme assistance. - An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). - Support and funding for your occupational therapy registration and meeting competency requirements. Closing Date The closing date for applications is 22 January 2025. Please note that communication may be limited during the Christmas period. The advertisement may close earlier than the listed date if a suitable candidate is identified. Position Description For a detailed position description, please copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PW-Team-Coach.pdf Contact If you have any further questions, please reach out to Kristen Clarke, Service and Relationship Manager, at 0273 358 624. For more information about our organization, please visit our website at http://www.pathways.co.nz. Pathways is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke-free environment. We encourage individuals with lived experience of mental illness and addictions to apply.