Clinical Social Worker - CAF Northat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury -
Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch Full
-time, permanent 1FTEposition availableWork within a supportive and innovative multi-disciplinary teamHave access to unique professional development and education opportunitiesHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.About the roleCAF North provides assessment and intervention for youngpeople, who present with moderate to severe mental health problems, and theirfamilies.
This role centralises around strong clinical/organisational skillsand well-developed clinical experience in child and adolescent mental healthsettings.We have a strong and supportive team who are committed to workingwith young people in Christchurch and the North of Canterbury.We have a Permanent 0.6.0FTE position available working as aSocial Worker
- Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Service, NorthCommunity and Outreach Team (CAF North) based at Hillmorton.
Skills & ExperienceRegistered Social WorkerHave completed or on a pathway to complete a post graduate qualification relevant to this role.Ideally have experience in outpatient case management (assessment and treatment), clinical teaching, supervision and supporting and championing change in clinical settings as part of a teamWhakawhanaungatanga (ability to forge and foster relationships)Whakamanaakitanga (ability to treat others with respect, encouragement and support)Whakakotahitanga (ability to work in your role and actively participate and align this to our organisational values and goalsUsing an MDT approach, the team implement a range ofinterventions to support people in their journey.Working collaboratively with consumers, their whanau andother significant people in their lives to ensure they have access to a highstandard of care and are able to achieve equitable healthcare outcomes in theirjourney.About YouYou will have an interest in working with consumers who have a dual diagnosisBe a strong team player who can also practice autonomously.Able to promote the nursing perspective and advocate for your consumers.Excellent physical and mental health assessment skillsHighly developed communication skills and an ability to connect with others in a meaningful and therapeutic manner.Be a positive, compassionate and caring person with a genuine desire to work with this consumer group.You must have a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) scoped for mental healthWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community.We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to ApplyTo apply please click- apply now.
- Allapplications must be submitted through our online careers
- portal by Friday 13th June.
If you have anyquestions about the role, please contact Natalie Gaunt at natalie.gaunt@TeWhatuOra.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.