Social Worker - Crisis Resolution

at  Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

• Permanent full-time 0.94FTE Social Worker position with community experience
• Must have mental health scope of practice
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a cohesive Multi-Disciplinary Team
  Mō te tūnga | About the role
  The Crisis Resolution team is central to providing urgent and acute mental health care in Waitaha Canterbury. This fast-paced and dynamic area of crisis work creates an excellent opportunity for Nurses and Social Workers looking for a challenging and stimulating place to work. Crisis Resolution provides a 24-hour, 7 day a week service assessing the needs, providing treatment and support to people in the early stages of experiencing a psychiatric crisis.

NGĀ PŪKENGA ME NGĀ WHEAKO | SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

In order to be successful in this role, the following is required:

• Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 2 years experience within Mental Health
• Skills and experience in assessment and case management
• Have a full New Zealand driver - s license
• Knowledge of and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Ideally you will be a Duly Authorised Officer who has been trained and signed off as being able facilitate the MHA, if not currently a DAO applicants for this position will be willing to undertake this paid three day DAO training as provided by the Waitaha Canterbury.

MŌ MĀTOU | ABOUT US

Specialist Mental Health Services are an interdisciplinary team that forms part of Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha | Canterbury. We are committed to working and partnering with tāngata whaiora and their whānau. Constantly striving to work within our philosophy; we develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationships with our consumers, enabling them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.

• Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 2 years experience within Mental Health
• Skills and experience in assessment and case management
• Have a full New Zealand driver - s license
• Knowledge of and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Ideally you will be a Duly Authorised Officer who has been trained and signed off as being able facilitate the MHA, if not currently a DAO applicants for this position will be willing to undertake this paid three day DAO training as provided by the Waitaha Canterbury