Central Location (Auckland) - Ihi Ora Community Mental Health Centre
Full-time (1FTE) - Rostered Shifts
Police & Mental Health Co-Response Team (CRT)
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Mental Health Nurse who is a current DAO warranting to join our Co-Response Team, working in partnership with New Zealand Police.
This role focuses on supporting tangata whaiora and their whānau during times of crisis in a way that is safe, culturally responsive, and guided by least-restrictive practice.
Your key responsibilities for this role will be:
* Attend community callouts alongside Police * Complete comprehensive mental health and risk assessments * Undertake DAO statutory functions under the Mental Health Act * Provide clinical advice and de-escalation support to Police staff * Facili...