[ref. q21744802] Social Worker
- 45 Raiha Street, Porirua
- Tane Mahuta, Regional Rehabilitation ServiceContract: Permanent, Full Time (1 FTE)Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora isfirmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated toserving all New Zealanders.
- rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role Clinically support mental healthservice users / tangata whai ora during periods when they are experiencingmoderate to severe periods of psychiatric illness that require assessment,treatment and support to assist the individual and their whānau and supportsalong the recovery journey, back to primary health care.
Our client group is diverse,and we cover a broad-spectrum both socioeconomically and culturally.Specialist services also cater to specificpopulation groups e.g.
Māori Mental Health, Health Pacifica, Maternal orCommunity Drug and Alcohol Services.The Social Worker is responsible forproviding clinically effective tangata whai ora assessment, treatment,intervention and goal setting with tangata whai ora.
This includes treatment / recovery plansdeveloped together with tangata whai ora and family / whānau.
The role alsoinvolves on- going monitoring and discharge panning.
Along with case management the SocialWorker also provides individual and group work, education and providing soundclinical and cultural knowledge in the MDT discussions.
The Social Worker will work closely with tangatawhai ora / whānau and community agencies to achieve the outcomes agreed by themultidisciplinary process.The SocialWorker will also contribute to their own professional development activities aswell as wider social work activities within the district.About theTeam/Service Location We work from a multi-disciplinary team (MDT)framework and the social worker is an important part of the MDT.
We work closely with tangata whai ora and whānauto meet individual needs that support recovery and progress through arehabilitation pathway that has a focus on the development of personal skillsenabling people to reintegrate into local communities and eventual discharge.
The Social Worker works closely with thenurse keyworker for each individual to ensure actions are completed in a timelymanner- communication is an important part of each MDT members skill set.About you ExperiencedSocial Worker with understanding of mental health, recovery and strengths-basedmodels.
Your ability toplan and prioritize your case load is essential in this busy clinical setting.Essential qualifications, skills and experience Previous experience in working as a socialworker with mental health and disability tangata whai ora in a public sector health settingwould be desirable.
Registered Social Worker with current annualpracticing certificate; Current full NZ driver
- s licence with abilityto drive a manual and automatic car;Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word,Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet resources and e-mail; A high standard of written and spoken English.Someone well-suited to the role will place ahigh value on the following:Providing high quality care for tangata whaiora.A commitment and understanding of the TeTiriti o Waitangi (and application tohealth) and a willingness to work positively in improving outcomes for Māori.Working collaboratively with other clinicians.Ensuring that they follow through on theirwork.Delivering identified outcomes.
- 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 24th August.
If you have anyquestions about the role, please contact Marianne.lovgren@tewhatuora.govt.nz We will reviewapplications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, beforethe closing date of this advertisement.