Health Improvement Practitioner

• In-Practice Hokitika and/or Greymouth and remote working options
• Permanent Positions
• Part-time or Full-time (1 FTE) options available
• $96,862 Salary (per full FTE)

West Coast Health is a Primary Health Organisation, as a not-for-profit community trust we plan, coordinate, fund and provide primary health care for West Coasters. Our mission is to help West Coasters get healthy and stay that way.

We are looking for registered health professionals who have experience in delivering behavioural health services to fill a rewarding role within primary care, empowering people to reach their mental health and wellbeing goals through brief interventions. 

Successful applicants will receive comprehensive training and ongoing mentoring as part of the national Integrated Primary Mental Health and Addictions programme. 

Who we are looking for

• A registered health professional with a current practicing certificate.
• Applicants must be qualified with at least a degree in one of a range of disciplines: 
  • Psychology.
  • Psychotherapy.
  • Mental health nursing.
  • Social work.
  • Occupational therapy.
  • DAPAANZ registered counsellor.
• Empathetic and open-minded with excellent communication skills.
• Committed to ongoing professional development/education.
• Full clean NZ Driver License.

Please note that West Coast Health requires workers based in General Practice to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Should an applicant progress through the recruitment process they will be required to prove vaccination status.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa for at least 12 months and must already be in the country to be considered for this role. 

For more information on this role please visit our website: https://westcoasthealth.nz/your-health/living-a-healthier-life/healthy-lifestyles-team/hips-and-health-coaches 

Please email Ayla Tranter aylat@westcoastpho.org.nz for a copy of the position description.