RWR Health Looking for Youth Helpline Practitioner at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

We are seeking fully registered counsellors & social workers to Join an organisation making a difference in the lives of Aotearoa’s Rangatahi.

About The Organisation

Our client works with Rangatahi (young people), their Whānau (family) and those supporting Rangatahi. This fantastic organisation is made up of Kaitūao (volunteer) and paid staff members within centres based across the New Zealand.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for amazing people who have a wealth experience as a Counsellor, Social Worker or other registered health professional with in-depth first hand experience in the Mental Health sector.

To ensure you are the perfect fit, you will be:

• A Counsellor/Social Worker with a current full registration
• Must be either registered social workers, DAPAANZ registered, HPCA registered or registered with NZAC
• An experienced working with people in acute mental health settings Calm, Grounded, Non-Judgmental, Adaptable Person
• Confident managing multiple conversations and assessments at a time
• Capable of identifying and prioritizing risk to then to make fast and effective clinical decisions
• Great team player and effective communicator

PERKS OF THE ROLE:

• 0.9 FTE work on a rotating roster with other clinical staff! (no later than midnight)
• Competitive salary bracket
• Work from Home or in the office
• $3 etra per hour penal allowance for any weekend work
• Flexibility across locations in Central, North and South Auckland Locations!
• Open plan office with a Whānau feeling, focused on supporting each other
• Fully paid for professional development and supervision

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking Rock Stars who have robust experience in managing risk assessments, safety planning, interventions, these experiences are all highly desirable to this role and will certainly make you stand out from the crowd.

Your Duties Will Include

• Take calls from those seeking mental health advice
• Work a 4 On – 4 Off roster for Morning or Afternoon shifts
• Assess and triage callers, make decisions based on various factors
• Holding the escalation point for clinical decision making
• Availability on weekends and evenings
• Prioritise cases and be able to hold strong professional boundaries
• Foster links with other mental health services

EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST TODAY!

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young Kiwis we want to hear from you.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the opportunities we have available please feel free to contact us.

Call Robbie McKenzie on 09 520 7612 or 027 519 4993