Registered Mental Health Professional 
Clinical Lead - North Team
Adult Community Mental Health & Addiction Service

Employment Type: Fixed-term - 1 FTE

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

Do you enjoy a challenge where you feel stimulated and where you can make a difference?  An opportunity has arisen to appoint to a Clinical Lead position for the Adult Community Mental Health North Sector Team. 

The Clinical Lead will support a positive team environment, provide clinical leadership within the multidisciplinary team and participate in the day to day clinical work. The focus of this role is to advance the quality of service delivery through leadership in clinical activities. 

It is expected that the Clinical Lead will work in collaboration with the Team Leader maintaining a high clinical profile and a visible presence to guide and support staff in relation to direct clinical service provision. 

This is a full-time role, working on a 12 month fixed-term until January 2026.

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He korero mōu - About You

The successful candidate will be:

•  A Registered Health Professional (Mental Health included on Scope of Practice) with a current annual practising certificate and a minimum of 3 years' postgraduate experience in community mental health and addictions. 
• Able to demonstrate clinical expertise in mental health and addictions and the ability to positively influence service development.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career’s portal. 

Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks’ under the Children’s Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.