Social Worker, Crisis Resolution Service
Located on the Palmerston North Hospital Campus
- Permanent, Full time
- An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
- A professional and supportive culture and team setting
- Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
- Tailored wellness programmes
About the Role
Palmerston North Mental Health and Addictions service are looking for a motivated Social Worker who has a keen interest in supporting whaiora who present in crisis.
Your role would be to work with the clinicians within the Crisis Resolution Service (CRS) providing a social work lens inputting both directly through assessments, and through team discussions to enhance the outcome for whaiora that are assessed.
Your role would include networking with the whanau, supporting whaiora to engage with community resources and building relationships with key stakeholders such as the Emergency Department staff, Police and the Mental Health Inpatient Unit.
About the Team/Service
Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Maori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds - the perfect blend of rural and city living.
About the Location
Manawatu is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.
It's a family- friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities
- beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks.
Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight.
We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes- Massey University and the International Pacific College.
For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here
About you
Ideally you will have 5 years of experience working in a mental health setting where you have been able to develop assessment skills to undertake both mental health and risk assessments.
You would be expected to either be a Duly Authorised Officer under the Mental Health Act, or willing to work towards being authorised.
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 Maori, 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 the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Helen Manoharan, Nursing Recruitment Consultant (Email: helen.manoharan@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.