Health improvement practitioner - central auckland
Alberton, Gauteng
R 300000 ZA Per annum
Are you a registered mental health professional keen to help people within the Central Auckland community? We have job opportunities at local family doctor clinics in the central and city fringe areas. We invite you to sign up to this exciting new career opportunity to become a Health Improvement Practitioner - and be part of New Zealand's new primary care behavioural health workforce!You would be at the heart of primary care in an Auckland General Practice clinic based around central Auckland, where your role is all about empowering people to reach their own health and wellbeing goals using brief interventions. This role is part of the innovative programme, Te Tumu Waiora. Exciting and fulfilling role - focused on improving the health and wellbeing of our community, especially Māori, Pasifika and youth. Relationship centered - Integrated within a general practice clinic and connected to a national rollout Specialised training and ongoing mentoring from New Zealand's leading trainers in Primary Care Behavioural Health and focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Permanent part-time, multiple roles and hour options available, based across Mt Albert, Mt Eden, Grey Lynn, New Lynn, Onehunga, Alberton, and Green Bay. The way in which we support the mental health and wellbeing of New Zealander's is evolving and changing; for the better - to empower people to lead their own physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing. We want to reduce barriers for our community, make these free services available to all and give our people the skills to make their own positive change. So Pro Care Fresh Minds are now thrilled to be working with more general practices across Tāmaki Auckland to introduce this new model of care. You can learn more about these roles at www.tetumuwaiora.co.nz. The role: The Health Improvement Practitioner is a generalist, providing accessible, evidence-based brief intervention talking therapies to individuals and whānau. From within the GP clinic, you will help enrolled patients with any issue affecting their wellbeing (mood, sleep, relationships, anxiety, stress, dealing with a new diagnosis - the list goes on). You will be part of both a general practice team and a team of supportive Fresh Minds Health Improvement Practitioners and Health Coaches. Working within a friendly, dynamic and patient centred team you will be deliver the following services: Providing brief psychological interventions, particularly Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT) to patients and delivering evidence-based group programmes to patients In this new role, you will provide consultation, education, and advice to the General Practice team Identifying unmet needs of patients and whanau Supporting local population health by developing intervention pathways alongside GPs and nurses and based on clinic needs You: Are able to build great connections with the General Practice team Are self-motivated and independent, and enjoy working as part of a team dedicated to improving peoples' health and wellbeing Will be a registered mental health professional - specifically either psychologist, psychotherapist, mental health nurse, social worker, occupational therapist or DAPAANZ registered Counsellor. Want to work in the fast-paced and varied environment of a General Practice Have some training in talking therapies such as ACT, FACT, CBT, or Motivational Interviewing Have an understanding and sensitivity to working with all cultures Work alongside Health Coaches, GP's and nurses, within a multi-disciplinary framework focused on increasing access, equity and quality of care An extensive full training programme is provided, including classroom-based and on-site training, plus ongoing mentoring, supervision and professional development opportunities Join a nationwide network of HIP's, sharing knowledge, education and support Subsidised gym and retail discounts We offer market-leading remuneration and benefits, we have a fantastic team, and a wider company environment to work in. How to apply?If this sounds like something you are looking for, please hit the "apply" button and complete the registration process via the link, with an indication of the hours and region you are looking for in your application, if you would like to find out more reach out to Lee Jatho at [email protected] , only individuals with working rights in New Zealand will be considered for the selection process, you will need to be a Citizen, Resident or have a valid work visa. Pro Care is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity hiring and providing a safe space to people of all cultures, languages, backgrounds, and experiences. Reference # 12593 Posted on 09 Feb 2024 Closes on 12 Mar 2024 12:00 Location(s) Central Auckland Expertise Mental Health Nurse, Mental Health Professionals, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Social Work
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