Registered Health Professional - Crisis Team, Whakatane

Registered Health Professional - Crisis Team at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty We are looking for Registered Health Professionals to join our dynamic, innovative, and friendly team with a focus on the delivery of high-quality care to the growing population in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.The Acute Care (crisis) team supports clients and their whānau suffering from acute mental health crisis/distress through means of acute assessment, brief follow-up, connection with community services, initiation/discussion of treatment, and making plans for a pathway forward once the crisis has passed. The Acute Care team (crisis) is part of the wider Community Mental Health team here in Whakatāne, with strong support from both the Community Mental Health sector teams and the Mental Health Inpatient unit. We are committed to working in partnership and collaboration with consumers, family/whānau, primary mental health services, and the community.We are looking for a team player who is also comfortable working autonomously. You will have sound acute assessment skills and be able to make decisions quickly with patients and staff, always prioritizing community safety. You will be flexible in your thinking and your ability to work shifts, which can sometimes change at short notice. We seek someone with an open mind, a positive attitude, passion, and a desire to learn and grow.You will be part of a diverse team of Health Professionals, including Nurse Practitioners, Consultants, Registrars, Nurses, Social Workers, and Occupational Therapists. We provide a supportive environment, opportunities for career development, and participation in service development. Benefits: Access to ongoing in-house professional developmentHighly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference! Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership Free flu vaccinations Free onsite parking Discounts with local businesses Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “ APPLY NOW .” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty's commitment to child protection, you will be subject to‘safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr