If youre ready to make a difference in the lives of others and join a team that values community-focused mental health care as an Occupation Therapist, this is an excellent opportunity Up to 6 months fixed term, 1.0FTE Ng mhiohio e p ana ki tnei mahi (About this position) Our team is committed to supporting adults in the Marlborough region who are experiencing a range of mental health challenges. We are urgently seeking a registered Occupational Therapist to join our adult mental health team immediately.

In this role, you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals, The role undertakes the important clinical function of assessment and rehabilitation of clients managed within the service with acute and/or enduring mental health illness, improving day-to-day functional independence and quality of life. Key responsibilities include: Conduct assessments to understand individual needs and develop personalised intervention plans. Work with patients to identify and achieve their personal recovery goals, focusing on building practical skills and resilience.

Facilitate individual, sessions using occupational therapy techniques that promote mental health and well-being. Collaborate with a team of health professionals to provide integrated, coordinated care. Engage in community outreach to educate and support individuals and their families about mental health recovery resources.

Ko wai he kaitono ttika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?) You will have current registration with the NZ registration in Occupational Therapy and valid practising certificate. Previous experience in adult mental health is highly desirable. You will have strong assessment, planning, and organisational skills, compassion, empathy, and a commitment to supporting individuals on their recovery journey, and excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ work visa at the time of applying. mtou rp (About our team) Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough has approximately 3000 employees, providing health services in the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions, serving almost 150,000 people. Facilities at Nelson Marlborough include four hospitals (Nelson, Wairau, Alexander, and Murchison), a district wide public health service, and four community health Centre's located in Richmond, Marlborough, Motueka, and Golden Bay.

Our vision is for all people to live well, get well, and stay well, and our mission is to work with the people of our community to promote, encourage, and enable their health, well-being, and independence. Respect, innovation, teamwork, and integrity represent our fundamental values. tahi atu mhiohio (More Information) https://www.

youtube.com/channel/UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnA Ng huanga o tnei mahi (The benefits of this position) This is an exciting opportunity to develop a role that will have a significant impact on the fu.