Social Worker for Mental Health Needs Assessment Service …, Porirua

Social Worker for Mental Health Needs Assessment Service Coordination at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast&Hutt Valley, Wellington Hospital Location: Based Porirua but covering Wellington Regional Hospital/Kenepuru Hospital/Hutt Valley Hospital Contract: Permanent, Full time Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.About the Role Mental Health Needs Assessment Service Coordination is a dynamic and responsive specialist mental health service that keep tangata whaiora at the centre of what we do. We are part of the Mental Health Addictions and Intellectual Disability Service Operations Centre that covers the Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley district.The role is to comprehensively assess mental health and addictions support needs, for people aged 18 and over and refer them on to services to work alongside them to enhance their recovery. These services may include community based supports, home based supports and housing and recovery residential support.If you enjoy the challenge of meaningful work that makes an impact on people - s lives, then this is the role for you. About the Team/Service/ Location MHNASC is a friendly, supportive and hardworking team who: Believe that caring for each other is an essential part of working in the mental health field.Are passionate about finding solutions for the people that we work with. Will support you to extend your knowledge and expertise as a clinician. The MHNASC office is located in Porirua. We assess individuals within Hutt Valley and Capital coast areas. Skills and experience that would be helpful for the role include:Must be a New Zealand Registered Social Worker. Have a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) and scopeappropriate to place of work. Desirable to be member of Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers- Professional Association. Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in mental health.Demonstrates an understanding of the significance of andobligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including how to apply Te Tiritiprinciples in a meaningful way in the social work role. A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori; Strong and successful experience in leading and deliveringcomprehensive assessments, and working in collaboration with people and theirwhānau to ensure best possible health and wellbeing outcomes;Record of working successfully within complex systems tocollaborate and facilitate positive outcomes Having advanced knowledge of howsystems work, and what resources are available. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to Apply To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 18th May. If you have any questions about the role, please contact We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast&Hutt Valley Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr