Pact is a major provider of community, vocational and residential based intellectual disability, mental health and addictions services across Southland, Otago, West Coast and the Lower North Island. Our team of passionate staff journey alongside individuals to support them in setting and achieving their goals.We are looking for someone with a passion for supporting people with a high and complex needs to lead fulfilling lives in the community.Our services provide a safe and positive environment where our clients are assisted to achieve maximum independence.

The Role

The successful candidate will work alongside two other Mental Health Clinicians in partnership with Probation Services.You will provide counselling for the people in your caseload, perform mental health assessments, provide wrap around support for whānau and work with Corrections staff to improve their understanding of Mental Health, whilst also having a vital input in shaping the service. The position offers the opportunity to develop the role within the prison health team as well as developing the service region-wide, with strong organisational and clinical support from your employer.

This is a fixed term position of 12 months while one of our staff members is on maternity leave.80 hours per fortnight (Monday - Friday).

*Role based in Whanganui Prison*Competitive, market-based remuneration package*Challenging and rewarding role, with a service development component*Monday to Friday office hours (with flexibility)*Personal Training budget to be spent on professional development*5 weeks of annual leave

Desired Skills & Experience

We are looking for professionals who enjoy using their creativity and problem-solving mind-set to achieve great outcomes for the people in our care. You can be ensured of a safe working environment, your personal safety is always highly regarded. You are well supported by the management of Pact and the management of Corrections on site. A great perk of the position is the personal training budget which you can spend on your professional development.In order to apply you must be a registered health professional with a current practicing certificate and competent experience in mental health assessment, treatment and therapy.

For more role specific information, contact Ben Skudder, Clinical Lead Coordinator on 027 565 0628 or mailto:ben.skudder@pactgroup.co.nz