Community - Social Worker (C&R)

at  Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland

• Community Mental Health – Care & Recovery Team Kainga Tiaki Centre
• Seeking applications from experienced Registered Nurses, Social Workers, and Occupational Therapists,
• Permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday

TE WHIWHINGA MAHI | THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking applications from registered nurses, social workers and occupational therapists who are experienced in Mental Health to join our Care & Recovery team in the role of Keyworker

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Possess clinical expertise and a strong focus on patient-centred care.
• Exhibit the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, mental health service providers, government agencies, and community organizations to advance clients’ recovery.
• Hold a valid Annual Practicing Certificate (APC).
• Possess a Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health.
• Have prior experience working in a Mental Health setting.
• Demonstrate a dedicated commitment to biculturalism.

For further details, please refer to the position description:

• Mental Health Professional – Community Acute Service
• Registered Nurse

NGA PŪKENGA MOTUHAKE | IMPORTANT SKILLS

We are currently seeking Registered Mental Health Nurses social workers and occupational therapists with a minimum of 1 year of experience in mental health. Key Workers utilize their knowledge and skills to assess all complex health needs of the service user providing care and advice that supports them to manage their overall healthcare needs.
The Key worker will hold a caseload, as determined by service need, and will provide active collaboration, coordinate mental health needs, planning and liaison with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), general practitioner (GP) and any other health care providers, including NGOs and inpatient, to enable them to perform their duties to their optimum.
The key worker may practice in a variety of clinical contexts to provide a comprehensive range of therapeutic treatment options which can occur in a range of community settings this will be done in partnership with the service user, their families/whānau and communities
For more information about this role please contact Andy Colwell, Clinical Team Leader via andyc@adhb.govt.nz

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate a steadfast commitment to assisting patients in achieving equitable health outcomes.
• Take ownership of maintaining a safe work environment for oneself and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate and pertinent records in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Efficiently manage caseloads to ensure optimal service delivery.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ONLINE, OUTLINING YOUR EXPERIENCE AND MOTIVATION TO APPLY TO THIS ROLE.

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Jade Smith - Recruitment Consultant at jadeelizab@adhb.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.