Tēnā koutou Katoa, Ko Jonathan Embleton Ahau. I am a born and bred Aucklander (on the North Shore) and have lived in the Eastern suburbs for several years with my family. My wife Larissa, Eldest child and daughter Artemisia and son Emrys.
Since 2018, I have been leading a process of change within the ADHB's (Auckland District Health Board) Early Intervention Service. I currently manage this service (Hāpai Ora) as the Clinical Team leader. Our multi-disciplinary team works to help young people with their first episode of psychosis and is a part of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Directorate.
Before my current role at Hāpai Ora, I worked at Manaaki House an ADHB Adult MH service as part of the then eastern area Early Intervention team. Prior to this I worked for Te Rawhiti the Adult MH Service covering the eastern area of CMDHB. I have a passion for supporting those with Mental Health challenges, with a focus on youth. An area in which I am both enthusiastic and experienced.
I am currently registered and trained as an Occupational Therapist at AUT on Auckland’s North Shore.
Nga Mihi.