Community Mental Health Social Worker - General Adult Team Mental Health, Whangarei

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Northland
Permanent
Full-time

25 days ago

(1.0 FTE, Permanent)Are you a skilled Registered Social Worker with experience in Mental Health? We have an exciting opportunity to join our General Adult.Working with Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is about more than just a job. It's about enjoying coming to work every day, feeling challenged, trusted and supported, whilst enjoying living in a region that has a lifestyle unrivalled in New Zealand.Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.About the roleAchieving the best health outcomes for our patients starts with expecting the best from ourselves, and right now Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is looking for a motivated Community Mental Health Social Worker to join our General Adult Team at the Community site based in Kamo, Whangarei.The community mental health service provides community based assessment and treatment services to people, including those presenting with alcohol and drug issues, through both community follow-up and outpatient clinics. This service also provides the crisis response for mental health, dual diagnosis and clinical rehabilitation.Working with a passionate, multi-disciplinary team who place great value on putting people first, you will have the standard of clinical practice and expertise necessary to effectively provide for tāngata whaiora and whānau needs within the service here in Northland.Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.This is a permanent 1.0 FTE role working 40 hours per week.Key Requirements

Registered Social Worker with a current Practicing Certificate
Experience in acute and community mental health nursing practice
Current full Drivers License
Knowledge and or experience working with people who have coexisting mental health and substance use problems

Benefits

Attractive salary range
Day Shifts – no nights or weekends!
Relocation allowance available
Flexible working arrangements
Be a part of a fun-loving & close-knit supportive team

Should you have any questions or would like to discuss this role, please contact hiring manager Clinical Team Manager, Alan Witt on alan.witt@northlanddhb.org.nz or 021 11959732A career with Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.Our people live our Values:Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we doWhakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treatedManaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassionWhakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understandingTaumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovationVacancy No: AH24-025Closes: 29 May 2024

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