Social Worker For Hutt South Community Mental Health Team

Social Worker For Hutt South Community Mental Health Team North Island - Wellington – Hutt Valley, North Island Location: Hutt South Community Mental Health team base 40-42Queens Drive Lower Hutt Contract: Full Time, Fixedterm - 40 hours per week 8am - 4.30pm (Twelve months contract) Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora isfirmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated toserving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we'rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence. About the Role If youvalue customer service at the frontline of mental healthcare delivery, thenthis is the role for you. While it is a demanding environment, you will havethe opportunity to excel in serving a community in need, making a realdifference to tangata whai ora`s experience in their mental health recoveryjourney, while also learning up to date legislative processes. The role willalso expose you to a multidisciplinary team environment, with variousdisciplines, such as psychiatry, psychology, and, nursing, working alongsideyou day to day. About theTeam/Service/ Location Hutt SouthCommunity Mental Health Services is the largest community based mental healthteam in Wellington, serving a diverse geographical area and a diversepopulation. We are centrally located with access to public transport, riverbankcar park and Queensgate. Our service has a strong, dedicated and supportiveteam culture, and an established Learning and Development Centre to tautokoyour career development. We also prideourselves on having fun and celebrating ourselves and our professionalmilestones. If you areready to work in a team that value humour, compassion and self-care alongsidedelivering excellence in their day to day mahi, then this is the team for you! About you We areseeking an experienced motivated NZ Registered Social Worker with currentannual practicing certificate who is passionate about supporting Tāngata Whaiora in the community. You willhave At least two years clinical practice preferable in Adult Mental Healthand or Addictions. Focus on delivering high quality care for the patient/client/whānau. Self motivated in developing clinical and professional practice. A commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi (and application to health) anda willingness to work positively in improving health outcomes for Maori. You will also need to have a Current full NZ driver's licence. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word,Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet resources and e-mail. A high standard of written and spokenEnglish. Working at HealthNew Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our people are at the heartofeverything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversityand welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages,ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverseand inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service ourcommunity. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus onMāori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. #J-18808-Ljbffr