Mental Health Advisor

• Professional Development leave provided and professional development encouraged 
• External clinical supervision and payment of annual practice certificate
• Flexibility for life's needs (caring for children and whanau, health needs, study)

Kia hiwa rā!

At Unitec, we're passionate about the power of education to positively change the lives of our learners, their family and wider communities. We make sure our learners are well equipped for the future needs of employers, by providing them with a mix of hands-on and classroom-based learning.

Te āheinga: The opportunity

In this position you'll play a critical role in our learners' journey here at Unitec. You'll enable their success through providing professional, high-quality mental health support, in-turn allowing them to flourish during their time at Unitec. The role has a particular focus on supporting our Māori, Pacific, Disabled and Neurodiverse students.

Please refer to the Position Description for further information about the position.

He kōrero mōu: About you

You'll come from a clinical background gained in either Psychotherapy, Psychology, Counselling or Mental Health and have the demonstrated ability to work successfully with a broad range of mental health consumers, within a multi-disciplinary team.

Necessary skills and experience:

• Hold a Postgraduate or Masters tertiary qualification acceptable to the New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists (NZAP), New Zealand Psychologists Board (NZPB), New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC), New Zealand Social Work Registration Board (NZSWRB) or other relevant professional body, as agreed with the Team Leaders of
• Proven experience working with complex and chronic mental health issues (3 years minimum)
• Full membership of PBANZ, NZPB, NZAC, SWRB or equivalent
• Demonstrated understanding of social issues that affect educational and employment opportunities in Aotearoa New Zealand
• Experienced in successfully assessing and managing risk
• An understanding or desire to learn Te Reo Māori, Tikanga Māori and the values and practices of Kaupapa Māori

 Desirable:

• Experience working in mental health in a tertiary educational setting
• Proven experience in training/facilitation/presentations to groups
• Sound experience in varied service delivery models
• Demonstrated ability to build relationship across multidisciplinary networks
• Information Technology (IT) literacy including Outlook and MS office

Tā mātau rourou: What we offer

We might be biased but joining us at Unitec will mean you're committing to a work culture that you'll want to be a part of! You'll be working within a supportive practitioner team, working alongside psychotherapists, and counsellors to care for students within a multi-disciplinary framework focused on increasing access, equity and quality of care and work closely with other teams across Unitec, giving you plenty of opportunities to get to know the wider group and the chance to give back to tomorrow's generation.

Tono mai: How to Apply

To be considered for this position, applicants must be a NZ Citizen or NZ Permanent Resident.

Click apply and attach your current CV and covering letter highlighting why you are interested in this mahi and how your skills and experience align with this role.

Please note: We are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. We do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply.

Unitec is a business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Unitec is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all.