Qualified Mental Health Professional

• Permanent, Full-time
• Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm
• Mount Albert office

About the role

You will work with the Team Leaders and teams of dedicated Social Workers, Mental Health and Disability Navigators, Peer Specialists and our Outreach team to serve families in the Auckland region. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Qualified Mental Health Professional to join our mental health services team in Mount Albert. As a full-time role, you will play a crucial part in supporting individuals and families in our community who are navigating mental health challenges.  You may be a registered or registerable Social Worker,  fully registered under the Health Practitioner Competence Assurance Act i.e. Occupational Therapist, Nurse, psychotherapist, or fully registered alcohol and drug and or gambling practitioner member of the Addiction Practitioners' Association Aoteroa - New Zealand. 

What we're looking for

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a Pacific culture with the ability to translate this across the wider Pacific community
• A relevant tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, counselling or a related field
• Professional certification and registration in accordance with registration board requirements
• Demonstrated experience in a clinical mental health setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and empathise with clients
• Familiarity with mental health legislation, policies and evidence-based practices
• A commitment to upholding ethical standards and promoting the rights and wellbeing of clients
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) in English
• Eligible to work in New Zealand
• A clean, full NZ Driver License
• A clean police record

What we offer

At Vaka Tautua, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that values work-life balance. You will have access to: 

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including employee assistance programmes
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our diverse community

About us

Vaka Tautua is a non-profit organisation committed to empowering and supporting Pacific communities in New Zealand. We provide a range of mental health, social and community services that are culturally responsive and tailored to the unique needs of our clients. With a strong focus on holistic wellbeing, we strive to create a more equitable and inclusive society.

Apply now

Join our dedicated team in making a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of our community.

If you would like more information about this role, please email: hr@vakatautua.co.nz

We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce and adhere to best practice equal employment opportunity principles as well as commitment to delivering equitable outcomes in all aspects of our recruitment and our ways of working.