Occupational Therapist/Case Manager - Early Psychosis Intervention Team
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Location:
Auckland
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Applications Close:
17 May 2026
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Sector:
Mental Health, -
Type:
Permanent
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Hours:
Full Time
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Organisation:
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
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Contact:
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Abigail Sana Matic
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- Early Psychosis Intervention Team (EPI)
- Based in North Shore
- Permanent, full-time role (1.0 FTE)
About us
The Early Psychosis Intervention Team (EPI) is a youth-focused, assertive outreach, community mental health team. We work intensively with young people and their families to provide a variety of age-appropriate interventions from the acute phase of psychosis through to recovery.
About the role
We are seeking an occupational therapist with experience in mental health who would like to join a dedicated and supportive team working with young people recovering from psychosis.
We are an assertive outreach, community-based multidisciplinary team working with young people and their families, providing interventions from the acute phase of psychosis through to recovery.
You will provide OT assessments and interventions to a limited number of service users.
There will be an opportunity to take part in therapeutic group work.
About you
Essential skills and experience:
- Professional registration in New Zealand
- A full New Zealand driver's licence
- A desire to work with children, youth, and their families who have complex mental health issues
- Skills in crisis intervention and recovery planning
Preferred skills and experience:
- Experience in using various media and tools to engage and sustain treatment with children, young people, and their families
- A postgraduate qualification in child and youth mental health and/or recognised training in an evidence-based intervention for child and youth mental health presentations
How to apply
To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday, 17 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sheridan Lauchlan 09 489 0555 or Abigail Sana Matic, Recruitment Consultant abigail.sanamatic@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.
