Clinical Team Leader - Tu Maia

About the Company We are Tu Maia, a dedicated Youth Forensic Team operating from the Greenlane Clinical Centre. Our mission is to provide specialized services for young individuals in the Auckland and Waitemata catchment areas. We work in partnership with local youth forensic teams across Counties Manukau and Northland, ensuring that our clients receive the support and expertise they need. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and aims to build a health system that serves all New Zealanders. We embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce to better understand and meet the needs of our community. About the Role We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Clinical Team Leader to join our leadership team. This full-time, permanent position involves providing clinical and operational leadership to a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians. You will work alongside a lead clinician and a clinical coordinator, reporting to the Service Clinical Director and Operations Manager. The team consists of mental health professionals from various disciplines, including psychiatry, psychology, social work, occupational therapy, psychotherapy, nursing, and cultural advisors. Your role will encompass both clinical responsibilities and leadership/management duties. Key Responsibilities As the Clinical Team Leader, you will oversee a range of services, including: - In-reach support to secure residences in South Auckland. - Interventions for young people within the community. - Preparation of court-ordered clinical and cultural reports. - Conducting triage assessments and providing advice within the supra regional youth courts. - Facilitating admissions for rangatahi to the National secure youth forensic inpatient unit. - Liaising with Youth Coordination Teams, which include representatives from various agencies such as the Police, Ministry of Education, mental health services, and Oranga Tamariki. Requirements We are looking for a self-motivated and conscientious leader with a strong clinical focus and a commitment to service users. Ideal candidates will possess: - A positive attitude and flexibility. - Proven ability to build strong relationships with staff, service users, and their families. - Experience working collaboratively at a senior clinical level with clients and community agencies to promote recovery. We welcome applications from experienced New Zealand registered Mental Health Nurses, Clinical Psychologists, Registered Psychotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Social Workers. A full and clean driver's license is also required. Benefits At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we recognize that life extends beyond work. We encourage our staff to maintain a healthy work-life balance by providing access to various services and benefits to support their well-being during their employment with us. For more information about the benefits we offer, please refer to our website. Application Process If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application online, detailing your experience and motivation for applying. For further inquiries about the role, please contact Sharon Kipling-Adamson, Operations Manager, at sharonka@adhb.govt.nz. If you have questions regarding the online application process, please reach out to Reshma Amin, Recruitment Consultant, at Reshma.Amin@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz or call +64 021 574 042. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.