Mental Health Clinician - Youth

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About Us

Pact is a major provider of community, vocational and residential based intellectual disability, mental health and addictions services across Southland, Otago, West Coast, Upper South Island and the Lower North Island. Our team of passionate staff journey alongside individuals to support them in setting and achieving their goals.

We are looking for someone with a passion for supporting people with a high and complex needs to lead fulfilling lives in the community.

Our services provide a safe and positive environment where our clients are assisted to achieve maximum independence.

The Role

The role will provide education and support to teams working with dual diagnosis across the Otago Region. If you have an interest in communication styles, positive behaviour support strategies, we would love to hear from you.

Pact is a growing NGO that already employs several registered health professionals. This is an exciting opportunity for a progressive clinician to join the Pact team and make a real impact in the community. You will receive support and tailored professional development opportunities thanks to a personalised training budget.

You will need to have relevant clinical qualifications, registration and an annual practicing certificate.

• Experienced HPCA registered professional with an interest in Intellectual Disability, particularly Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Experience with mental health and substance use disorders and understanding of behavioral challenges
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well within a team of professionals and work collaboratively with external stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively, safely and creatively with clients and their family/whanau
• If on a work visa, this must be valid for at least twelve months
• A full driver’s license and computer skills.
• You must be available for an interview in Otago if successfully shortlisted