Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui District
Maternal Mental Health Clients at Maternal, Infant, Child, Adolescent Mental Health and Addiction Services (MICAMHAS)
Fixed Term – 3 years, Part-Time (8 hours per week/0.2FTE)
Expression of Interest - Internal Applicants only
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.About the RoleThis is a new and exciting role, working with women who are pregnant or have children under the age of one who are experiencing moderate to severe mental illness associated with the pregnancy, birth, or baby.This may include birth trauma and/or significant maternal distress.This role is one day or 8 hours a week and is working alongside the Maternal Mental Health Clinicians who are part of the Maternal, Infant, Child, Adolescent Mental Health and Addiction Service (MICAMHAS) in Whanganui.About the Team/Service/ LocationThe MICAMHAS Team consist of Registered Social Workers, Registered Nurses, Clinical Psychologists, Co-Existing Alcohol and Drug Clinicians and Psychiatrists.The Maternal Mental Health Clinicians work with pregnant women or women with babies under the age of one who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health issues that are associated with the pregnancy, childbirth or baby.For more information on living and working in Whanganui clickAbout youIt is expected that you will have an understanding of the impact of social determinants on pregnant women and infants and the importance of cultural connections while fostering a strength-based model of care, with a current New Zealand Psychologist Registration.Whanganui MICAMHAS uses the Choice and Partnership Approach (CAPA) as a service model so the ability to work collaboratively with mothers and babies, and whanau, encouraging resilience and problem-solving skills is an important aspect of this role.Being able to develop and maintain working relationships with our Whanganui community partners is essential. The current Team is committed to best practice guidelines and improving outcomes, so participation in quality work is expected.Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by end of day, 5th September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Stacey Howes: Jobs@wdhb.org.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
