Mental Health Advisor

• Be part of a professional and supportive team
• Great opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for further professional development
• Dynamic and responsive organisation committed to the wellbeing of learners

 A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced and qualified mental health advisor to play a key role in the personal and academic development of tertiary students. This role is located within AUT's student counselling and mental health team which operates under Te Whānau o te Ara Whāriki- Student Services and Administration. AUT counsellors and mental health advisors provide solution-focused therapeutic intervention and work closely with other support services to provide a holistic and wrap-around support for students with additional needs.

We are looking for an experienced mental health professional who may come from a youth, health, 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.

This position is primarily located on the North Shore campus.

As a talented 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 mental health or related field such as counselling, social work, psychology, nursing, AOD, occupational therapy
• Membership with New Zealand Professional Association (e.g. SWRB, NZAC, NZRN, NZROT, DAPAANZ, NZPsS)
• Current annual practicing certificate
• Five year's experience post qualification, working in a support / social services setting

Auckland University of Technology, Te Wānanga Aronui o Tamaki Makaurau, (AUT) is the newest and second largest University in New Zealand. With more than 28,000 students and over 2,500 staff across 4 Auckland campuses, we are focused on providing exceptional student learning experiences and graduate success based on innovative and supportive teaching and first-class student services.

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.

Ref: 88011

Closing Date:  17 March 2024 at 11.55pm