Lead Clinician - Youth Forensic Mental Health Team - Tū Māia
- Auckland
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Key leadership role in exciting service
- On-going staff support and development
- Central location
- Provides in-reach to the two secure residences in South Auckland; Korowai Manaaki (Youth Justice) and Whakatakapokai (Mixed Youth Justice and Care and Protection).
- There is also some intervention offered to young people in the community. The intervention component of RYFS is called Taiohi Tu Taiohi Ora (TTTO).
- As well as creating s336 Cultural reports, the team also produces a number of sections 38 and 333 court ordered reports.
- Provide triage assessments and advice within the supra regional youth courts.
- Facilitate admission for any rangatahi requiring admission to the National secure youth forensic inpatient unit Nga Taiohi in Porirua.
- Actively liaises with Youth Coordination Teams This intersectorial approach is part of the national Youth Crime Action Plan, and more locally Tamaki Makaurau Rangatahi Action Plan.
- The position requires a self-motivated and conscientious leader with a strong clinical and consumer focus.
- You will relish the challenges and enjoy working in a supportive environment.
- You will have a positive attitude, flexibility and a proven ability to form good relationships with staff, consumers and their families/whanau.
- Although experience in a clinical leadership role is desirable, experienced mental health professionals with a desire to extend into a Clinical leadership role will be considered, and if successful will be supported in their development.
- You will work collaboratively at a senior clinical level with the clinical team leader, clients, colleagues, mental health service providers, and other community agencies to promote service user recovery.
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