Registered Health Professional - Home Based Treatment Service/Community

Live and work in Whakatāne, a welcoming coastal town with a stunning coastline and a strong community spiritFixed term full-time positions 1.0 FTE up until August 2026Be part of a new service delivering urgent, community based mental health careHealth 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
Step into a newly established Home Based Treatment Team supporting people through acute mental health challenges in their own environment. This role provides assessment, treatment, monitoring, and coordination of care for individuals experiencing mental health crisis, with a strong focus on keeping people connected to their whānau and community.
Working as part of an urgent response team, you will deliver intensive short-term support that offers an alternative to inpatient admission, supports early discharge, and helps prevent escalation into s...