Social Worker (Full Time) Inter-agency Behavioural Team, Mental Health, Te Whatu Ora at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau, Auckland

• Flexible Work Arrangements + EAP + Regular Hours
• Paid Study Leave & Financial Support for External Courses 
• Team Environment + Multicultural Setting + Agile Work Style 

About us:

Te Whatu Ora - Counties Manukau District is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health delivery. It is this diversity that offers unique opportunities for health professionals on both a personal and professional level. We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

The Opportunity:

Gain valuable real-life experience & insights through the role of Mental Health Social Worker. The Family Mental Health Service for Counties Manukau District is based at 7 Springs Road, East Tamaki. We are a multidisciplinary service providing clinics onsite and in the community. The team aims to provide and co-ordinate a consultation and liaison service in partnership with the Ministry of Education. This is for children aged 4 to 8 years inclusive with conduct and behaviour problems. The main function of the mental health practitioner would be to assist in developing and implementing a family/whaanau-based support plan for at-risk family/whaanau, with a special focus on the parenting supports. The role will also include contributing to multidisciplinary Mental Health Assessments and treatment recommendations for children and their family/whaanau to the Inter-agency Behaviour Team.

The successful candidate will be largely based at the local Ministry of Education Botany office, with close links with Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). This position will incorporate a liaison role along with other responsibilities as described in the job description.

You will need to have:

• Excellent networking and communication skills.
• The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to be able to liaise and build relationships with a wide range of services and professionals.
• Experience in (or a desire to learn about) child mental health, and especially parenting, is preferred.

Required:

• Registration and current APC with the New Zealand Social Worker Board
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Social Worker
• Full, drivers licence

Benefits:

• Free parking onsite
• Refund of your annual practising certificate cost
• A generous relocation package which includes a one-way flight, accommodation, car rental & shipping freight (T’s & C’s apply)
• Support with Immigration/Visa
• Discounted services as part of our work perks

Please apply online by clicking on “Apply Now”.

For more information please contact Amy Lin on amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz. To view the job description, click here.

Job Number: CMH07709

Applications Close: 18 October 2023