Occupational Therapist – PCAMHS

About the role

Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) is recruiting an Occupational Therapist for its Porirua Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (PCAMHS). The role sits within a multidisciplinary CAMHS team that provides assessment, treatment and support for children, young people and their whānau experiencing moderate to significant mental health difficulties. It is a permanent, full-time position of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based at Level 3, BNZ Tower, Porirua.

The work involves connecting with young people, discovering their strengths, supporting their development and helping them find ways to thrive. Applications are made through the online careers portal; applications are reviewed as they arrive and the process may start before the closing date.

Required profile

• Recognised Occupational Therapy qualifications and an up-to-date Annual Practicing certificate.
• Experience or knowledge of working with children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Ability to learn and develop on the job while becoming part of the team.
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to equitable, culturally safe healthcare, particularly when working with Māori children, rangatahi and whānau.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development is an advantage.