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About the Role CAF North provides assessment and intervention for young people who present with moderate to severe mental health problems, and their families. This role centralizes around strong clinical and organizational skills and well-developed clinical experience in child and adolescent mental health settings.
We have a strong and supportive team who are committed to working with young people in Christchurch and the North of Canterbury.
We have a Permanent 0.6 FTE position available working as a Social Worker - Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Service, North Community and Outreach Team (CAF North) based at Hillmorton.
Skills & Experience Registered Social WorkerCompleted or on a pathway to complete a postgraduate qualification relevant to this role.Experience in outpatient case management (assessment and treatment), clinical teaching, supervision, 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 organizational values and goals)Using an MDT approach, the team implements a range of interventions to support people in their journey. Working collaboratively with consumers, their whanau, and other significant people in their lives to ensure they have access to a high standard of care and are able to achieve equitable healthcare outcomes in their journey.
About You Interest in working with consumers who have a dual diagnosis.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 skills.Highly developed communication skills and an ability to connect with others in a meaningful and therapeutic manner.Positive, compassionate, and caring person with a genuine desire to work with this consumer group.Must have a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) scoped for mental health.About Us Specialist Mental Health Services are an interdisciplinary team that forms part of Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha Canterbury. We are committed to working and partnering with tangata whaiora and their whanau, 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.
Application Process Please submit your most recent resume along with a cover letter stating why you believe that you are the ideal candidate for the role, highlighting any skills you have gained along the way. Applications are only accepted online, so please visit our website at www.cdhbcareers.co.nz to complete an application. Contact: Natalie Gaunt - Recruitment Partner at ****** for additional information. Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now!
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