Mental Health Support Clinician

Mental Health Support Clinician-2400592

 

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES

About our team/Mō te tīma

Student Health provides health care services for students at the University of Otago and is staffed by 63 full and part-time employees. The large and diverse health team and the distinctive campus provide a stimulating and challenging multidisciplinary work environment.

Embracing inclusivity and manaakitanga, Student Health Services (SHS) engages with all students and the diverse university community to support health and well-being; enabling students to reach their full potential and thrive during their Otago experience.

The role/Te mahi
 
This role has a strong focus on assessment and triage. Primarily you will be conducting one off assessments, then developing collaborative plans of support with students who are presenting to the service. Robust and enhanced risk assessment skills are required. Experience of working in similar roles is strongly desirable.
 
You will work both in conjunction with a multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals and the wider primary care team at Student Health Services. A stepped care approach is required as well as a sound working knowledge of available referral partners and community resources.

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
 
Ideally you will be an experienced and autonomous clinician who communicates clearly and works well in various team environments. A proven ability to function well under pressure of high clinical demand is essential.

Successful candidate will also:
•    Be suitably qualified within the mental health field with a strong clinical background in mental health assessment and triage.
•    Have current registration with a professional body and APC.
•    Have a strong interest and experience in helping young adults.
•    Demonstrate experience with assessment, short-term intervention and liaison work (essential).

Further details/Pūroko

This is a permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week) position, located in Dunedin.

Hours of work are between 8.30am - 8.30pm on a rostered basis, as negotiated.

The salary range for this role is $83,250 to $106,250 per annum.

Further details about our awesome Employee Benefits can be found here: Employee Benefits.

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Childrens Act 2014. Candidates who successfully make the final stages of the recruitment process will be required to undergo a safety check.

For further information or to discuss the role in confidence please contact Richard Mooney, via the contact details below.

Application/Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter), please click the apply button. There is no formal closing date for this position and applications will be reviewed individually upon receipt. Candidates may be asked to interview immediately. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Additional Information

Contact: Richard Mooney    Tel: +64 3 479 8212

Position details: Job Description

Further Information: Department Website

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Location: About Dunedin

Primary Location
 NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
 Permanent 
Salary Level and Range Wellbeing Counsellor / Mental Health Support ($83,250 to $106,250)
Organisation
 Student Health Services
Job Function
 Health Professional