National Advisor Mental Health Job at Child Youth and Family, Wellington, Wellington Central
- Location:
- Wellington
- Wellington Central
- Classification:
- Community Services & Development
- Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Child, Youth and Family, Wellington
2 Year Fixed-Term/Secondment
- Provide your expertise on high profile new initiative Services to Children in Care
- Design services to support children and young people with mental health disorders
- Complex and varied stakeholder management
Youre a highly motivated and experienced mental health practitioner recognised amongst your peers as an expert in the design and delivery of mental health services. Passionate about working with children and young people you believe that the early detection and intervention of mental health disorders is critical in supporting Child, Youth and Familys clients and their families to a brighter future.
Children in care are a highly vulnerable group with increased physical, mental and social health needs. Our Services to Children in Care programme has been tasked with supporting this group in a number of ways including providing intensive clinical support and mental health services to children in care.
Utilising your knowledge, networks, experience and expertise in the mental health sector develop the services for Child, Youth and Family to implement the mental health response for this new initiative.
To be successful in this position, you will have exceptional relationship management skills, extensive experience in the mental health sector, understand the needs of families and children with mental health disorders and be an articulate presenter with outstanding communication skills.
With a significant and challenging work programme ahead, this is an opportunity for you to design and develop services to care for the most at-risk children in New Zealand. Join us today, and see the work you do make a real difference to our children and young people.