Clinical Complex Case Coordinator/ Allied Health Professional

• Fixed Term Position until 29 May 2026 due to a temporary internal staff transfer


• Based at 334 Lincoln Road, Christchurch

About us 

Comcare is an established Mental Health and Housing provider assisting people with mental health and/or addiction issues to live well in the community. We provide a rich and diverse range of Mental Health Support Services, Housing and Housing Support Services.

The Community Integration Service works with people who have complex social or other issues that create barriers for successful community living and supports them to problem-solve a pathway forward to independence.

About this role

The successful person will have experience in the mental health sector and have skills in collaborative planning for clients with complex needs, thinking outside the square and developing service provision based on a strengths model. 

This position is a combination of a service delivery role and developmental role that offers the opportunity for a skilled Allied Health staff member with mental health experience to engage in the more complex transition work of the Community Integration Service and provide clinical guidance to the Community Integration Service alongside the Clinical Team Leader.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver high‑quality, recovery‑focused community integration.


• Provide transition planning for people with complex needs.


• Coordinating multi‑agency partnerships.


• Applying allied health expertise.


• Supporting culturally responsive and client‑centred practice.


• Ensuring transitions are well planned, sustainable, and aligned with Comcare policies, outcomes and health and safety requirements.


• With other health professionals at Comcare, this position also provides clinical support to other Comcare Services on request.


• The opportunity also exists to explore and develop the application of your discipline specific skills within a progressive community-based organisation.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary Qualification in mental health related occupation and/or Allied Health Practitioner (Mental Health)


• It is required that you have as a minimum, level 4 – Mental Health and Addiction Support (or equivalent qualification).


• Experience in the mental health and social services sector would be an advantage.


• Applicants must hold a current full, clean driver’s license. 


• You will have a cultural awareness, knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 

Eligibility

Applicants for this position must have the legal right to work in NZ and consent to undergo a criminal record check process.

What we offer

In return Comcare provides a supportive and positive culture that is committed to the ongoing development of its workforce in an area of growing need.

“Ko te whakaora, he hīkoi whakamārama. Māna anō tōna ake ara whakaora e whakarau”  

“A journey of discovery where an individual leads their own unique process of moving forwards” 

How to apply

Applications close Monday 9 February at 3pm. 

Please note, this role may close earlier if suitable candidates are found, so apply today!

To view the job description, please visit www.comcare.org.nz/current-vacancies/

If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment Team on [email protected]