Primary Mental Health Clinician(s)

Primary Mental Health Clinician(s) (Readvertised) 

• Registered Health Professional eg; Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist
• Mental Health Brief Intervention Service – Timaru
• Permanent, Full Time or Part-time, (2.1 FTE available)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The Primary Mental Health Clinician is a key member of the Mental Health Brief Intervention Service within Health New Zealand Primary Mental Health and Addiction Service - South Canterbury.

To role provides service for adults, who are referred by their General Practitioner / Nurse Practitioner / Practice Nurse, NGO or other Mental Health Service, with mild to moderate mental health issues. Initial assessment will be required to determine a treatment plan in conjunction with the person referred. Interventions are to be focused, specific and short term. 

About you

This role suits someone who enjoys working within a proactive team environment, who is well organised and with excellent interpersonal and communications skills.  The person must be able to work alongside and collaborate with a range of health professionals, leading on initiatives and achieving desired outcomes.

An in depth understanding and ability to implement a range of treatment modalities in required.  Additionally, the person will also have the following;

• Current New Zealand Registration and APC in their profession
• A post graduate mental health qualification would be desirable
• A Valid New Zealand Driver's License 

Working at Health New Zealand

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy online directly via our career's portal at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.

Close Date: 23 November 2025 

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert on 23 November 2025  and the role may close early if a suitable applicant is found before the close.