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Peer Support Worker Infant Maternal Mental Health and Addictions (non clinical)
Peer Support Worker Infant Maternal Mental Health and Addictions (non clinical)
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- Gisborne Hospital
- Full-time
- Permanent
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
This position exists to provide a high quality, culturally appropriate, therapeutic support for whanau living with or affected by perinatal mental Health or addiction issues. This role will be based at Te Whare Oranga and will work with the Infant Maternal Mental Health Clinical Specialist and across the community groups who support Perinatal Mental Health up to the age of 12 months.
The role will work in an assertive outreach model adopting a whatever it takes approach to engage with whanau and build a therapeutic relationship.
Position Description: Peer Support Worker
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our Infant Maternal Mental Health team comprises of Psychiatry, Registered nurses, and a whanau support worker. Each role has their individual professional responsibilities and work together as a team to develop a whanau centred plan.
For more information on living and working in Gisborne click here
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About you
We are looking for someone with:
- Peer support or lived experience with Perinatal Infant Maternal Mental Health
- Good communication skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Empathy and compassion
- Enthusiasm
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Cilla.Allen@tdh.org.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.