Social Worker For Mental Health Needs Assessment Service Coordinationat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley -
Through integration and collaboration, we'rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence. About the RoleMental Health Needs Assessment Service Coordination is a dynamic andresponsive specialist mental health service that keep tangata whaiora at thecentre of what we do.
We are part of the Mental Health Addictions andIntellectual Disability Service Operations Centre that covers the Capital,Coast and Hutt Valley district.The role is to comprehensively assess mental health and addictionssupport needs, for people aged 18 and over and refer them on to services towork alongside them to enhance their recovery.
These services may includecommunity based supports, home based supports and housing and recoveryresidential support. If you enjoy the challenge of meaningful work that makes an impact onpeople's lives, then this is the role for you.About the Team/Service/ LocationMHNASC is a friendly, supportive andhardworking team who:Believe that caring for each other is anessential part of working in the mental health field.Are passionate about finding solutions for thepeople that we work with.Will support you to extend your knowledge andexpertise as a clinician.The MHNASC office is located in Porirua. Weassess individuals within Hutt Valley and Capital coast areas.http://www.mhaids.health.nz/About YouSkills and experience that would be helpful for therole include:New ZealandRegistered Social Worker;A current AnnualPracticing Certificate (APC) and scope appropriate to place of work;Expectation of atleast 3 years clinical experience;Member ofAotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers - Professional Association(desirable);Demonstratesan understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti oWaitangi, including how to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way inthe social work role;A commitment to achieving equitableoutcomes for Māori;A personal commitment to on-goinglearning and development;Full driver's licence;Strong and successful experience inleading and delivering comprehensive assessments, and working in collaborationwith people and their whānau to ensure best possible health and wellbeingoutcomes;Experience in using critical thinking and judgement onhow best to allocate resources to support the recommendations from theassessment;Record of working successfully within complexsystems to collaborate and facilitate positive outcomes;Having advanced knowledge of how systems work, and what resources areavailable;Leading and facilitating multi and interprofessional team work, andactively support and promote this with colleagues;Proficiency in using technology within the workplace;A high standard of written and spoken English.Working at HealthNew Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is'the weaving of wellness'.
We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.We embrace diversityand welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages,ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverseand inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service ourcommunity.
We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus onMāori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. How to Apply To apply please click 'apply now.'All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 21stDecember.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Marianne.Lovgren@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will reviewapplications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, beforethe closing date of this advertisement.