• Part-time, permanent 0.6FTE position available
• Work within a supportive and innovative multi-disciplinary team
• Have access to unique professional development and education opportunities

Mō te tūnga | About the role
CAF North provides assessment and intervention for young people, who present with moderate to severe mental health problems, and their families. This role centralises around strong clinical/organisational skills and well-developed clinical experience in child and adolescent mental health settings. We have a strong and supportive team who are committed to working with young people in Christchurch and the North of Canterbury.
We have a Permanent 0.6.0FTE position available working as a Social Worker – Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Service, North Community and Outreach Team (CAF North) based at Hillmorton.
Skills & Experience

• Registered Social Worker
• Have completed or on a pathway to complete a post graduate qualification relevant to this role.
• Ideally have experience in outpatient case management (assessment and treatment), clinical teaching, supervision and supporting and championing change in clinical settings as part of a team
• Whakawhanaungatanga (ability to forge and foster relationships)
• Whakamanaakitanga (ability to treat others with respect, encouragement and support)
• Whakakotahitanga (ability to work in your role and actively participate and align this to our organisational values and goals

Using an MDT approach, the team implement a range of interventions to support people in their journey.
Working collaboratively with consumers, their whanau and other significant people in their lives to ensure they have access to a high standard of care and are able to achieve equitable healthcare outcomes in their journey.
Pehea | About You

• You will have an interest in working with consumers who have a dual diagnosis
• Be a strong team player who can also practice autonomously.
• Able to promote the nursing perspective and advocate for your consumers.
• Excellent physical and mental health assessment skills
• Highly developed communication skills and an ability to connect with others in a meaningful and therapeutic manner.
• Be a positive, compassionate and caring person with a genuine desire to work with this consumer group.
• You must have a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) scoped for mental health

Mō mātou | About Us
Specialist Mental Health Services are an interdisciplinary team that forms part of Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha [Canterbury]. We are committed to working and partnering with tāngata whaiora and their whānau. Constantly striving to work within our philosophy; we develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationships with our consumers, enabling them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.
Tono ināianei | Apply Now
Please submit your most recent resume along with a cover letter stating why you believe that you are the ideal candidate for the role highlighting any skills you have gained along the way.
Applications are only accepted online so please visit our website at www.cdhbcareers.co.nz complete an application.
Contact: Natalie Gaunt - Recruitment Partner on Natalie.Gaunt@tewhatuora.govt.nz for additional information
Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now!