Social Worker – West Community

• Permanent full-time 1.0FTE position working within our West Adult Community Mental Health Team
• Work closely with an experienced multidisciplinary team and strengthen your therapy skills within Mental Health
• NewZealand Registration as a Social Worker with Annual Practicing certificate is essential.

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

The Adult Community Mental Health Service at Hillmorton Hospital provides treatment for people aged 18-65 years who suffer from a wide range of mental disorders. We’re looking for an experienced New Zealand Registered Allied Health professional to join us on a permanent basis within our West Sector Team! Enjoy providing assessment and treatment interventions to our clients of the Adult Community Mental Health Service.

This is an opportunity to work with a skilled and motivated team of multidisciplinary professionals. Working in this position you will provide excellent holistic case management in partnership with the clients, their families/whānau and carers with a strong focus on returning clients to the primary health care sector following specialist input.

About You

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• The Case Management portion of the role will consist of the oversight and management of a varying case portfolio;
• Completing assessments of consumers and formulating interventions to meet individual needs in collaboration with our multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

Your skills will include:

• Experience in Case Management in Mental Health is essential;
• The ability to triage and prioritize your patients appropriately in a timely manner is essential;
• Ideally you will be a Duly Authorised Officer who has been trained and signed off as being able facilitate the MHA, or, be willing to undertake this paid four-day DAO training as provided by the Waitaha DHB;
• A minimum of 2 year’ experience in a mental health setting is preferable;
• A current NZ driver’s license is essential;
• New Zealand Registration as a Social Worker with Annual Practicing certificate is essential.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Friday, 29th May. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment Partner Lisa Gray on Lisa.Gray2@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

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