Case Manager - Community Mental Health

Permanent Full-Time (2 roles available) and we are open to Part-time applicants - please advise in your cover letter of your preferenceRegistered Health Care Practitioner - Registered Nurse / Psychiatric Nurse, OccupationalTherapist, Social WorkerBased at Kensington Centre –Timaru HospitalMonday to Friday – 8.30am – 5pmHealth 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, whanau-centred care, and excellence.About the RoleThe primary purpose of the role is to delivercoordinated comprehensive, and person-centred case management for individualswith moderate to severe mental illness.This includes assessing needs, developing and implementing care plans,connecting service uses with resources and monitoring progress to supportrecovery independence and improved quality of life.About youWe invite Registered Health Care Professionals such as Registered Nurses / PsychiatricNurses, Occupational Therapists or Social Worker to consider this role, that haverecent relevant clinical experience within mental health.

Experience with completing comprehensiveassessments, risk assessment and interventions for service users with moderateto severe mental illness is required for this role.

Other success factor for this role includes;Current NZRegistration and APCMentalHealth experience in a similar settingCulturallyresponsive practiceA Current New Zealand Drivers Licence is requiredWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'theweaving of wellness'.

We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for thepeople of Aotearoa / New Zealand.Our people are at the heart of everything wedo.

Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring ourequal employment opportunity obligations.

We embrace diversity and welcomeapplication 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 onMaori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.Salary RangeThis role is covered by the terms andconditions of the relevant HCP Collective, and the Pay Scale, determined onrelevant experience.We look forward to receiving your applicationdirectly via our Careers Site.If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Human Resources by phoning .Close Date : 3 September 2025Please Note : We will be reviewing applications as receivedand may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of thisadvert and may close the advert sooner than the close date, if suitable candidates are found.Permanent, Permanent / Full Time, Permanent / Part TimeJob no : HUAL

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