Health Improvement Practitioner
Whangārei, Northland, New Zealand · Part time
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- 11 ore fa
- Modalità di lavoro
- In ufficio
- Requisiti di ammissibilità
- Applicants must have legal working rights in New Zealand and be either citizens or residents. Only individuals meeting these criteria will be considered. Agency applicants are not accepted.
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About the Role
Join Fresh Minds as a Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP) and take an integral role in enhancing New Zealand's primary care mental health services. Employed on a permanent part-time basis (0.4 FTE, 16 hours per week) at Onerahi Family Healthcare in Whangarei, the HIP works at the frontline within general practice clinics, focusing on enabling individuals to achieve their health and wellbeing objectives through brief, evidence-based interventions.
Responsibilities
- Deliver brief psychological therapies, emphasizing Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT) alongside evidence-based group sessions.
- Offer consultation, education, and guidance to general practice team members as a novel clinical role within the practice.
- Collaborate with GPs and nurses to develop intervention pathways tailored to the clinic’s community health requirements.
Requirements
- Fully registered mental health professional: psychologist, psychotherapist, mental health nurse, social worker, occupational therapist, registered counsellor with DAPAANZ or NZAC full membership, plus Te Whatu Ora Accreditation.
- Recent experience with talking therapies such as ACT, FACT, or CBT.
- Self-driven, independent, and team-oriented with a passion for promoting health and wellbeing.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic general practice setting.
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity working with diverse populations.
Benefits
- Collaborate closely with GPs and nurses in a multidisciplinary environment dedicated to improving access, equity, and quality of care.
- Comprehensive training program including classroom instruction, on-site coaching, ongoing mentoring, supervision, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Membership in a nationwide HIP network facilitating shared knowledge and support.
- Flexible work scheduling, including options compatible with school hours.
Other Information
This position is part of the innovative Te Tumu Waiora program, emphasizing a "skills not pills" strategy to reduce mental health care barriers in primary care. Only New Zealand citizens or residents with lawful working rights will be considered; agency applications are not accepted. ProCare embraces diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace supportive of all cultures and backgrounds.