Regional Clinical Coordinator
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
As part of our Equity and Ākonga Success Strategy, greater access to mental health and addition support is a priority service. Te Pūkenga is partnering with Te Whatu Ora to establish new and expanded mental health services for ākonga with a particular focus on greater access for ākonga Māori, Pacific and disabled learners.
The appointing salary for this role will be between $114,584 - $134,802 pross per annum, dependent on skills and experience.
The Regional Clinical Coordinator is a funded position created with Te Whatu Ora | Health New Zealand and can be located at any one of our three divisions within our Rohe (EIT, Toi Ohomai or Wintec). This position will work at a regional level to assist the network to improve mental health service delivery and ākonga mental health outcomes within the region, working at both strategic and operational levels. More information on the specific requirements and expected deliverables for the Regional Clinical Coordinator can be found in the position description.
The Regional Clinical Coordinator will be responsible for (but not limited to):
· Provide clinical leadership within the region, ensuring safe and effective mental health services are provided to students.
· Provide expert insights, enquiry, guidance, and advice to guide improved outcomes for learners.
· Support the delivery of day-to-day service planning, monitoring, assessment/evaluation and reporting, with a focus on service improvement.
· Develop regional strategy related to learner wellbeing outcomes.
He kōrero mōu| About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
· One or more degree level qualification; Psychiatric Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor
· Fully registered under the Health Practitioner Competence Assurance (HPCA) Act 2003 with a scope of practice that is appropriate to working as a mental health and addiction clinician
· Hold a current annual practicing certificate and the relevant skills and experience for working in clinical roles within mental health and addiction services appropriate to the specific population group/s being served
· Extensive experience, normally gained through relevant professional qualifications together with significant post qualification practical experience (5-10 years)
As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not.
We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential.
We want to see the real you in your application, and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter.
For more information please view the Position Description below.
Mō Mātou | About us
Te Pūkenga is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our region (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, we recognise the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
As a responsible employer and education provider, Te Pūkenga is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable persons and applies relevant policy and practice to meet this commitment. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks; Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant vetting and employment checks.
If this exciting and rewarding role sounds like your next career move then we encourage you to apply.
We will be assessing applications as they come in and this role will be closed earlier if we receive a suitable candidate.
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
