Mental Health Clinician - Crisis Assessment and Home Treatment team

About the Role

Registered mental health clinicians are invited to join the Crisis Assessment and Home Treatment Team (CAHT) at Waikato Hospital. The team works 24/7, providing rapid assessment, crisis intervention and short‑term treatment to individuals experiencing acute mental health challenges. Clinicians work across a range of settings including homes, community locations, emergency departments and hospital wards.

Services and Key Teams

• Crisis Team (24/7) – includes a dedicated night nurse based in the Emergency Department
• Home‑Based Treatment Team – community‑based care as an alternative to hospital admission
• Crisis Follow‑Up Team – short‑term follow‑up care post‑crisis
• Police Co‑Response Team – joint intervention alongside New Zealand Police
• Emergency Department Crisis Clinician – night shift in the ED

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Registered mental health clinician with curr...