Case Manager Community Mental Health

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Case Manager Community Mental Health
• Healthcare Professional for Case Management
• Community Mental Health Team - Kensington Centre - Timaru
• Fixed Term - 0.6 FTE Covering Parental Leave - to approximately May 2026
• Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi andis dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration andcollaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership,equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
• About the Role
• Right now, we - re looking for a Registered Health Care Professional. (RNOT, Social Worker) with Mental Health experience to join the Community MentalHealth Team ( CMHT). CMHT, provides services through a multi-disciplinary teamapproach, specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment for adults, who havea moderate to severe psychiatric disorder.The primary generic function of the - case manager - is to work alongsidepeople to assist them in achieving their goals based on individual needs. Asound understanding of psychiatric disorders and medications. Providingcommunity support, interpersonal, social, recreational, vocational, andindependent living status and activities of people served.
• About you
• The person in this role will need to be familiar with the many andvaried needs of clients dealing with Mental Health related issues and bepassionate about helping clients navigate a course towards recovery. They will utilise their existing strengths,family & / or community supports, all while being guided by their owncultural needs, goals and aspirations. Additionally;
• Registered with a current APC to practice in NZ with relevant scope of practice
• Relevant mental health experience
• Experience in delivering evidence-based practice
• Commitment to working within the strengths-based recovery approach to case management
• Enjoy working in a team environment
• A current full driver - s license is also essential.
• Working atHealth New Zealand
• Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand.Our people are at theheart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being goodemployers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. Weembrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all genderidentities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforcethat is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understandand service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with aparticular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
• How to Apply
• Pleaseapply for this vacancy via our online careers site atIfyou have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources byphoning .Closing Date :
• OPEN
• Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and proceed with the recruitment process and the advert will close when a suitable candidate is found.
• | Location : | Mental Health Services (Kensington Centre) |

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