Mental Health Practitioner - Rapid Progression

Mental Health Practitioner

Does being part of a team, whose mission is to have a positive impact on the hauora of WITT’s ākonga and kaimahi, interest you? 

We are looking for a social worker, counsellor, or health improvement practitioner to join our multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the wellbeing of our students (ākonga) and staff (kaimahi). 

We aim to offer a range of holistic reactive and proactive mental health supports for our ākonga and as part of the team delivering these services, you will be able to offer suggestions and implement new initiatives.  

The role is based in New Plymouth and is a full-time position (37.5 hrs per wk), although we are open to applicants who might want to do this on a part-time basis. 

This will, at least initially, be a fixed term position until December 2024 due to Te Whatu Ora funding.

About you:

To be successful in this role it is essential you: 

• Have a related qualification and current practicing certificate
• Have facilitation experience
• Have a minimum of five years experience working within the area of  mental health
• Are adaptable and flexible with a can-do attitude
• Are well organised with excellent time management skills
• Are confident working in a culturally responsive way with a diverse clientele 

About us:

At WITT we know that a strong team is vital to delivering on our purpose - to connect people to their future.  Like our learners, our people are at the centre of what we do.

We’re committed in the development of our people, providing excellent professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment and wellness benefits. 

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

WITT  is a great place to work. If this opportunity sounds like you, apply with your CV and Cover Letter. If you have any questions please contact [email protected]

For the key responsibilities of the role, please view the role description, which can be found on our website https://www.witt.ac.nz/about-us/work-at-witt/

Applications close 24 May 2024

“Ko te manu e kai ana i te miro, nōna te
ngahere. Engari, ko te manu e kai ana i te
mātauranga, nōna te ao.

“Those who partake of the miro berry belong to the forest.
Those who partake of knowledge belong to the world”