Occupational Therapist - Intellectually Disabled Persons Health/ SMHSat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury -

apartmentTe Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury placeChristchurch calendar_month 
1 FTE permanent position, split between two ID Services at Hillmorton Hospital Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team in this Monday to Friday role.
Previous experience in ID is highly desiredFor theright person this role may provide the opportunity for you to step into an OccupationalTherapy Leadership position within the ID and Forensic services
  • cluster.Mō te tūnga | About the roleOur Intellectually Disabled Persons Health Community Teamsare looking for a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist who willplay an integral role within our service working across two of our communityteams: Psychiatric Service for Adults with Intellectual Disability (PSAID) andour Intellectual Disability Liaison team (IDL).
Our PSAID team providespsychiatric assessment and treatment to consumers aged 18 years or older whohave an intellectual disability and a comorbid or suspected psychiatricdisorder.
Our IDL team provides services to consumers 14 years or older whohave an intellectual disability and are going through the court system.We
  • re looking for a NZ Registered Occupational Therapist towork alongside other specialist staff and NGO providers to craft packages ofcare that enable consumers to develop crucial skills to manage their illnessand to enable them to be more present and participate more meaningfully in thecommunity.The leadership component would provide clinical OccupationalTherapy leadership and expertise across the Intellectual Disability andForensic Specialist Services.This is a full time, permanent position but is split betweenPSAID Outpatients (0.5 FTE), and IDL (0.5 FTE).
Hours are Monday
  • Friday. You
  • ll be based at our Hillmorton Hospital campus but will berequired to travel within Canterbury (primarily Christchurch).Pehea | About YouIn this role, you will be responsible for:Assessing new admissions and preparing reports as required;Carrying out comprehensive Occupational Therapy and functional assessments including sensory assessments;Liaising and consulting with residential providers to carry out therapeutic programmes;Working with consumers from diverse social and cultural backgrounds and bringing your enthusiasm and passion to achieve the best outcome for your consumers.Leadership: provide robust clinical support and development of top of scope practice for the Occupational Therapist in the cluster; Consultation into service development and delivery; Assistance with supervision, success & development conversations, training and mentoring.Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experienceExcellent interpersonal, organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage a varying caseload;As an effective communicator you will have a positive, engaging and solution focussed attitude to your work;Sound computer and technological literacy is advantageous;NZ Registered Occupational Therapist with current Annual Practicing Certificate (essential);Proven experience working with consumers with Intellectual Disabilities is highly desired;As some community work is required in this position with theneed to transport passengers, a full class driver
  • s license is required.Mōmātou | About UsSpecialist Mental Health Services are an interdisciplinaryteam that forms part of Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora
  • Canterbury | Waitaha.

We arecommitted to working and partnering with tāngata whaiora and their whānau.Constantly striving to work within our philosophy; we develop therapeutic,supportive and empowering relationships with our consumers, enabling them toachieve their personal goals and aspirations.Tono ināianei | Apply NowPlease submit your most recent resume along with a coverletter stating why you believe that you are the ideal candidate, highlightingyour experience in working collectively with Māori to uphold the principles ofTe Tiriti o Waitangi.

Please indicate ifyou would like to be considered for the potential leadership component of this role.Applications are only accepted online so please visit ourwebsite at www.cdhbcareers.co.nz completean application.For a private and confidential chat about this role pleasecontact Natalie Gaunt
  • RecruitmentPartner Natalie.Gaunt@tewhatuora.govt.nzApplicants will be progressed as they apply, so ifthis sounds like you, please apply now.
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may provide the opportunity for you to step into an Occupational Therapy Leadership position within the ID and Forensic services - cluster. Mō te tūnga | About the roleOur Intellectually Disabled Persons Health Community Teams are looking...
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