Social Worker - South Community

Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch – Permanent part‑time 0.8FTE Social Worker position. Overview The South Community Mental Health Team invites an experienced Social Worker to support Tangata Whaiora and their families/whanau at Hillmorton Hospital. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes primary care, community supports, and inpatient services. Responsibilities Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and coordinate care with Tangata Whaiora, families/whanau, primary health, community supports, and inpatient staff. Think on your feet, triage, and prioritise client needs in a timely manner. Maintain a caseload of Tangata Whaiora, proactively engaging them and supporting their treatment and holistic supports. Conduct risk assessments and develop effective rapport with clients who may be mentally unwell or distressed. Assess, develop recovery plans and liaise with whanau, other carers, NGOs, police, probation and other services. Qualifications Current NewZealand Social Worker registration and APC. Full NewZealand Driver's licence. Experience in Adult Specialist Mental Health Services is desirable. Knowledge of relevant legislation (Child, Youth and Family Act, Mental Health Act). Strong psychiatric assessment skills and ability to identify risk and advise management strategies. Experience working with Maori and applying the principles of TeTiriti o Waitangi. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; organised, methodical, flexible and adaptable. EEO Statement We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr