Core Social Worker (Full Time) Taunaki, Child & Adolescent, Te Whatu Ora at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau, Auckland

Full Time, Permanent

Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines (between step 1 $58,513 - 8 $85,204)

• 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. We have a core position available in our Taunaki (Child & Adolescent Mental health Services) Team, working Monday – Friday based at 492 Great South Road, Otahuhu. We are seeking an individual who is self-motivated and confident in their ability to communicate effectively with a range of other specialist colleagues, including general practitioners and practice nurses. We can give you an opportunity to work closely with our clinical partners in primary care e.g. GP practices, schools and marae.

Our vision for the Pasifika Mental Health & Integrated Care Services North is to become a Centre for Clinical and Cultural Excellence in delivering of evidenced based practice for all accessing mental health services. You will receive on-going support by your line manager, clinical coordinator and other Social Workers within your integrated specialist ‘home team’ (ISpEC), and opportunities for clinical supervision and professional development. If this sounds like the work you would like to do, and are passionate about optimising the mental, physical, health and wellbeing of the people we serve then we want to hear from you!

Essential:

• NZ Registered Social Worker with a current Annual Practising Certificate

• At least one year’s experience as a registered Social Worker in Mental Health

• Full, clean driver’s licence

What's in it for you?

• 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 the Apply Now button.

To review the core job description, please click here. For more information please contact Leisha Ah Kuoi on Leisha.AhKuoi@middlemore.co.nz or Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on amy.lin@middlemore.co.nz.

Job Number: CMH07732

Applications Close: 15 October 2023