Social Worker Acute Clinician - West Acute MH at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitemata, AucklandSocial Worker Acute Clinician - West Community Acute Mental Health Services Part-time (32 hours per week, non-rostered)Based in Henderson, West AucklandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitemata serves the communities of North and West Auckland and the Rodney District dedicated to delivering public health care.
We are committed to the "best care for everyone" - to the patient, their family/whanau, the community and iwi, and the healthcare workforce.
Are you seeking diversity in your career and have a passion for working within mental health?
If so, this could be the role for you!
This is an autonomous position that sits within an experienced, dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, which utilises a care coordination approach.
You will have the opportunity to work with a highly motivated team of professionals within the crisis team to support service users and family/whanau.
We are looking to recruit a Registered Social Worker with: Self-motivation and enthusiasmExperience working with clients within an acute community settingExcellent skills for communicating with service users, family/whanau, team members and other agenciesProven skills in mental health assessment, treatment and safety planningAn understanding of the social issues and social service systems and organisationsEffective community and networking skillsTo be considered for this position you will have a recognised social work degree, NZ registration and a current APC, and some experience in Mental Health.
This role is supported by a professional senior and a professional advisor. Working for a regional service in the country's largest healthcare which provides more opportunities for professional development and career progression10 days' sick leave and 4 weeks' annual leaveCompetitive salary and paid professional registration as per collective agreementRegular supervision, training and professional developmentOur Values At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waitemata we are driven by our values "everyone matters," "with compassion," "connected" and "better, best, brilliant." We are committed to living up to these values to give you the right balance of autonomy, support, development, encouragement and aroha.
To be considered for this position please apply directly online by clicking on the "apply now" button on this page or visit our careers website at www.wdhbcareers.co.nz and quoting job number WDHB18445.
Position number: WDHB18445 Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitemata
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