Mental Health Advisor

• Be part of a professional and supportive team
• Dynamic and responsive organisation committed to the wellbeing of learners
• 12-month fixed term contract

As one of the world's top 100 young universities and New Zealand's newest, Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is a university of opportunity where all students with talent and potential have the chance to succeed. We are a socially-driven university with equity and excellence central to our purpose and actions, and we offer a stimulating teaching and research environment with strong connections to government, business, and industry. AUT has more than 27,000 students and over 4,000 staff based primarily at our three  Auckland teaching campuses.

We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Advisor who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our students. This role plays a crucial role in supporting our students' well-being and academic development and success. AUT counsellors and mental health advisors carry out assessments and provide solution-focused therapeutic interventions. Our team works closely with other support services to provide a holistic and wrap-around support for students with additional needs.

We are looking for an experienced clinician who may come from a youth, educational, statutory, or community setting and has a proven ability to provide professional therapy. AUT is keen to employ people who may contribute to the diversity of the university and are passionate about the wellbeing of tertiary learners.

We have two 12-month fixed term positions available - one based primarily at the City Campus, one based primarily at the South Campus.

As an experienced mental health professional with proven success in a therapeutic role, you will also bring:

• A demonstrated commitment in your practice to Te Reo Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Tikanga Māori.
• A demonstrated commitment in your practice to Diversity and Inclusion.
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant health profession such as social work, counselling, psychology, nursing, occupational therapy or similar.
• Current annual practicing certificate.
• Minimum of five year's clinical experience post qualification, as a counsellor or health professional within mental health, providing therapeutic intervention, assessment, and case management.

Make a real difference in our student's lives' by providing essential mental health support, and join a team committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

AUT has fantastic staff benefits including free study, a personal fund for your continued professional development, free membership to AUT gyms and generous leave allowances.

To apply for this position please click "Apply Now" below to be redirected to our careers site. You can also visit http://careers.aut.ac.nz to see our other vacancies.

You must be eligible to work in NZ to be considered.

This role is considered a children's worker role and will be subject to safety checking as part of the Children's Act 2014. 

Ref: 89617

Closing Date: Sunday 18 August at 11.55pm

*Full-time denotes 37.5 hours per week