Clinical Social Worker - CAF Southat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury -
Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch / South CanterburyPart
-time, permanent position availableWork within a supportive and innovative multi-disciplinary teamHave access to unique professional development and education opportunitiesHealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.Aboutthe roleMeet thechallenge of working with children and adolescents and their family / whanauwho access the South Community & Outreach Team (Child, Adolescent &Family Mental Health Service).
This is aspecialist team that provides assessment and treatment of young people up to 18years of age who present with serious mental health problems, and theirfamilies.You'll be a key clinician working as part of the multidisciplinary team,providing comprehensive psychiatric assessment, case management and therapeuticintervention for our clients
- youngpeople who have complex and changing needs.
Skills &ExperienceTheclinicians on the Team have a range of skills and areas of clinical expertise-we'll provide you with a great opportunity to enhance your skills in aspecialty area.
Travel willbe required to our Outreach clinic- we cover Christchurch to Ashburtonand would consider someone who lives in that area but who can travel toChristchurch on a weekly basis for team meetings.
More time would be needed inChristchurch initially to build knowledge and skills.Registered Social Worker;Have 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), mental health and supporting and championing change in clinical settings as part of a team;Whakawhanaungatanga (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 goals.Using an MDT approach, the team implement a range ofinterventions to support people in their journey.Working collaboratively with young people, 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 diagnosis;Be a strong team player who can also practice autonomously;Able to promote the Social Work perspective and advocate for your consumers;Excellent mental health assessment skills;Highly 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 health.Working 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 17th April.
If you have anyquestions about the role, please contact Recruitment Partner Lisa Gray on Lisa.Gray2@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affectedemployees will be given preference and priority for this position.