Job Details
- Job ID: Mental Health Coordinator
- Job Type: Full time
- Workplace Type: On-Site
- Job Duration: Permanent
- Min Education:
- Company Name For Job:
- Min Experience:
- Position Title: Mental Health Coordinator
- Required Travel:
- Salary: $80-110k
- Classification:
- Scope of Practice:
- Assessment and Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation
Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)
- Can you provide support with a non-judgemental, flexible and sensitive approach?
- Have you got demonstrated experience in mental health, risk assessment and crisis intervention?
- Are you a fully registered Health Professional or a registered Social Worker and hold a current practising certificate?
Mo Te Herenga Waka - About our University
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic University with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our turangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city University.
Te āhuatunga a te tūrunga (About the role)
The MHC supports the work of clinicians at Mauri Ora - Student Health and Counselling and other University staff, managing students identified as being at risk, and work collaboratively to develop effective responses for these students. Students at risk are those who develop mental health problems, are behaving in concerning or disruptive ways, are at risk of contemplating or attempting suicide and require holistic and coordinated assessment and care. As appropriate, the MHC provides risk assessment, brief counselling and support crisis management and recovery planning by liaising with university partners, primary care, and secondary mental health services. The MHC also provides consultation and guidance to the university community and contributes to preventative and holistic programmes to support students welfare and safety.
Ko wai koe (About you)
You must:
- Have a University Degree or Post graduate qualification in mental health, social work, or related discipline
- Be a fully registered Health Professional under the HPCA (Health Practitioner Competence Assurance Act 2003) or a registered Social Worker (Social Worker Legislation Act 2019) and hold a current practicing certificate in New Zealand
- Have demonstrated experience in mental health, supporting people from a range of backgrounds and cultures, particularly young adults
- Have demonstrated experience in risk assessment and crisis intervention
- Have experience and interest in working with Maori and Pasifika students and cultural models of wellbeing
OFFER
Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)
We are a collegial team from a variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. We cultivate regular professional and social connections to foster a supportive and warm atmosphere. We offer a competitive salary and team benefits.
As a Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington staff member, you will have access to Unisaver advantageous superannuation scheme, you will also benefit from University holidays and staff discounts and packages.
Te Tono (How to apply)
Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More information)
This role requires safety checking through the police vetting system under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa.