Registered Health Professional

• Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)
• General working hours 8:30 to 50pm, Monday to Friday (possibility for later hours and weekend work)
• Service is based from Apollo Dr, Rosedale, covering WDHB
• Pay Scale: $60,203 - $65,869pa (depending on qualification and experience)

Ember Korowai Takitini:

Ember Korowai Takitini blends professional expertise and lived experience to offer a range of services and supports for anyone with mental health, addiction, or intellectual disability needs

At Ember we support people to live the lives they choose, and we challenge the systems that hold them back.

We desire a society that better understands and responds to mental distress, addiction, and intellectual disability

Ember:

• Offers additional leave – Recreation days, study leave
• Provides a comprehensive Health & Wellbeing programme, including health checks, flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and more
• Provides training opportunities for upskilling, personal & professional development, and career progression.

The Service: 

Our Community Support Service consists of 3 mobile teams supporting people in their recovery from mental health issues by offering a wide range of practical and empowering services.

In Waitemata, we also provide Packages of Care to those who require higher levels of flexible and responsive support. These care packages are designed to navigate and coordinate a way through complex and challenging situations. Additionally, we also have a multi-lingual, culturally sensitive Asian Support team, who work with those whose English language skills are limited to help them feel part of the community and explain what services and agencies are available.

In Central Auckland, we also provide services to meet the needs of families/whānau where a parent experiences mental health or addictions issues. Working with children and adolescents, this often necessitates a different approach.

Role: 

There is a large focus in providing positive and effective leadership in collaboration with the Team Manager and Senior Support Workers. It is a varied role where you will get the opportunity to work closely with the Community Support Workers in a mentoring and coaching role.

As a Registered Health Professional, you will continue with frontline community supports, providing clinical support hours within the WDHB area. As a key member of this dedicated team, you will be familiar with crisis/acute work within the Mental Health Service. Your experience and skills in this sector will stand you in good stead as you appropriately assess and support clients with their wellness and recovery.

Superb communication and interpersonal skills are a must, as you will be liaising with clients, their families/whanau, clinical teams, community agencies and mental health service providers to name a few.

You will:

• Be currently registered in either of the following fields:
  • Occupational Therapy
  • DAPAANZ
  • Counselling
  • Social Work
• Can work in a team environment and from a bicultural perspective.
• Be professional and have good boundaries and ethics.
• Have experience working in mental health
• Full NZ Drivers Licence
• Valid/Current work visa, residency, or citizenship
• Have a passion for walking along side those in need, supporting on-going goals on the pathway to recovery.

Vaccination:

Ember has taken a stance in requiring all applying to have 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd (booster) vaccinations. This is to protect our Kaimahi and Whai ora.

When applying please have:

• Up to date CV prepared
• Cover Letter detailing
  • Why you’re interested in the role?
  • What skills, competencies and experience you bring to the role?

Ember is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all.