Health Improvement Practitioner Full-time Job

Join a Team that Cares About Mental Health and Wellbeing

Are you a mental health professional looking to make a difference in your community? Do you want to be part of a team that focuses on empowering individuals to improve their mental health and physical wellbeing? If so, an exciting opportunity awaits you as a Health Improvement Practitioner in Papatoetoe, New Zealand.

What We Do

As a Health Improvement Practitioner, you will provide evidence-based interventions to individuals and families to support their mental health and overall wellbeing. You will work within General Practice clinics in Papatoetoe, delivering brief interventions to help people achieve their health goals. This role is part of the innovative Te Tumu Waiora programme, aimed at improving access to primary care behavioural health services.

Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Provide brief psychological interventions, including Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT)
• Deliver evidence-based group programmes to patients
• Collaborate with General Practice teams to support local population health
• Offer consultation, education, and advice to other healthcare professionals

Qualifications and Skills

To be successful in this role, you should:

• Be a registered mental health professional
• Have training in talking therapies such as ACT, FACT, DBT, or CB
• Demonstrate self-motivation, independence, and teamwork
• Possess excellent typing and IT skills
• Be culturally sensitive and able to work with diverse populations

Benefits of Working With Us

When you join our team, you can expect:

• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
• The opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Access to a nationwide network of Health Improvement Practitioners
• Health insurance, gym subsidies, and retail discounts

How to Apply

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of others, click the “apply” button and complete the registration process. For more information, contact Lee Jatho at lee.jatho@procare.co.nz. Please note that only individuals with working rights in New Zealand will be considered for this position.

Join Us in Papatoetoe, Auckland

If you are passionate about mental health and wellbeing and want to work in a supportive and innovative environment, send your resume and cover letter to lee.jatho@procare.co.nz. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!