Mental Health & Addictions Coordinator

ProCare Fresh Minds leads some of the most innovative interventions to support people to improve their mental wellbeing and resolve challenges. Our service sees a wide range of individuals and whanau of all ages and backgrounds, providing incredibly diverse and rewarding caseloads to our large team of practitioners.

Committed to reducing inequities, at Fresh Minds, we are passionate about working with our clients to ensure they have the tools needed to navigate their journey in the best way possible.
For more information about Fresh Minds, visit www.freshminds.co.nz.

The opportunity: An exciting opportunity for an experienced, registered Mental Health Nurse to join our friendly and dynamic Fresh Minds team in Manukau.

This liaison role involves working with primary care providers in Counties Manukau to promote the Wellness Support model of care and support new practices who join ProCare to understand primary mental health pathways, systems, and processes that are in place to support their patients. It involves working with GP practices and a range of primary care health professionals to improve their knowledge of mental health and addiction issues through presentations and case consultations, and enhance their skills in identifying and addressing them effectively.

The Mental Health & Addictions Coordinator also plays a role in coordinating the South Auckland Special Interest Group (SASI) sessions alongside the other PHO Coordinators and providing mentoring and/or supervision to interested health professionals (including credentialed nurses and those engaged in Primary Mental Health Education).
Qualifications Required:

• Registered mental health practitioner, OR Registered Mental Health Nurse with a postgraduate qualification in Mental Health, CBT, or Primary Mental Health & Addiction credentialing.

Experience Required:

• A minimum of two years of postgraduate work experience, and can demonstrate competency in mental health and addiction issues across the age spectrum.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of health systems and models of care
• Demonstrated experience in adult-centred training and learning.

The benefits of working with us:

• Working with some of the best clinicians in the country, delivering best practice care whilst enjoying a highly engaging and positive working environment.
• Competitive remuneration, comprehensive health insurance cover, wellness programmes, gym, and retail discounts.
• Dedicated training and supervision allowance, professional indemnity insurance, APC reimbursement, and in-house staff training.

How to apply?
If this sounds like something you would enjoy, please click the "apply" button and complete the registration process via the link. If you would like to find out more, reach out to Lee 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 or Resident.

Please, no agency enquiries

ProCare is an equal-opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity hiring and providing a safe space to people of all cultures, languages, backgrounds, and experiences.