Social Worker - Forensic Prison Team - Northland at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitemata, AucklandSocial Worker - Forensic Prison Team - Te Whatu Ora Waitemata Permanent, Part-time roleMonday-Friday (24 hours per week)Based in NorthlandAbout us At Forensic Mental Health Northland, we deliver a comprehensive range of services, including secure inpatient acute and rehabilitation services which connect to community rehabilitation services, services for offenders with an intellectual disability, culture-specific programmes for Maori, court liaison, and prison mental health services.
About the role and About you We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic Social Worker with a minimum of 2 years mental health experience to join the Regional Forensic Psychiatry Team.
As a key member of the Forensic Service, you will be advising on issues related to an offender's current mental health. We provide mental health triage assessments for prisoners referred by Corrections staff/Health staff and follow-up care to a caseload of prisoners with major mental illness. Offenders often have complex mental health needs, and the role involves working with these men in the custody environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
The position requires excellent communication and networking skills and a genuine interest in the judicial system and mental health issues pertaining to clients and their families. There is active support for professional development through supervision and ongoing training and encouragement to be a member of the ANZASW as a Registered Social Worker.
Essential attributes: Sound Social Work knowledge baseKnowledge of Mental Health issuesUnderstanding of the nature of organisations and knowledge of social service policies and systemsCommitment to empowerment of clients and families/whanauEffective communication skills, oral and writtenProfessional focus and ability to relate well to social work colleaguesAbility to work autonomouslyGood time managementAbility to develop good working relationshipsCommitment to maintaining high professional standardsIf you have a recognised social work degree, a full driver's licence, and would enjoy working for an expanding service, we look forward to hearing from you.
To apply for this position, please do so by visiting our careers page at www.wdhbcareers.co.nz, quoting position number WDHB18679.
For further information please contact Sharon Price, Team Manager at (09) 487 7814.
Job Number: WDHB18679 Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitemata
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