Youth Mental Health Crisis Worker

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is deeply committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and aims to create a health system that effectively serves all New Zealanders. We are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare and fostering a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. About the Role We are excited to offer an opportunity for a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse or Social Worker to join our Youth Mental Health Crisis team. In this role, you will work closely with whānau in the community, helping individuals navigate and overcome mental distress. If you have a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of those struggling with mental health and addiction challenges, we encourage you to consider this position. Our team delivers care through Te Waharoa, a clinically partnered kaupapa Māori mental health and addictions response in collaboration with Te Kupenga Net Trust and Te Whatu Ora. If you are a social worker, please refer to the position description available through our portal. Registered nurses can also find a relevant position description there. About the Team/Service/Location For more information about living and working in Tairawhiti, we encourage you to explore our resources linked in our application portal. About You We are looking for a dedicated nurse or social worker who has completed a relevant three or four-year degree. A current New Zealand practicing certificate and registration with your professional body are preferred. Ideally, you will have experience working with whānau affected by mental health or addiction issues, allowing you to bring valuable insights and empathy to your role. For further inquiries about this opportunity, please reach out to Reon Powell, Clinical Team Leader, at 021 309 943. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we value diversity and inclusivity as essential components of our workforce. This perspective enables us to better understand and serve our community. We warmly welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply, please visit our online careers portal and submit your application through the designated process. If you have any questions regarding the role, feel free to contact reon.powell@tdh.org.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may begin the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement. Please note that during our ongoing organizational changes, employees affected by these changes will receive priority consideration for this position.