Social Worker - Totara House

and have mental health scope of practice

• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a

cohesive Multi-Disciplinary TeamAbout the role

Totara House is a specialist

Early Intervention in Psychosis Service, which works with young adults aged

• , who have experienced a first episode of psychosis.

We are looking for a Clinical Social Worker to join our cohesive, client focused,

multi-disciplinary team on a fixed term, part-time, 0.9FTE basis covering parental leave until 12th January

About You

You will need to be passionate

about supporting young people from

• in their recovery from psychosis.

Having some understanding of Early

Intervention is Psychosis will be an advantage as this client group requires

more intensive engagement and assertive outreach than the general population.

Totara House has a high number of Maori clients,

so the successful applicant will need to work in a way that is sensitive to the

needs of Maori and work in close conjunction with the Pukenga Atawhai.

These

are busy roles, so you'll need to be a great communicator and well organised,

yet flexible enough to work within an ever-changing environment.

Your ability

to problem solve will serve you well.

Ideally you will also have some

experience in drug and alcohol work but this is not essential.

Skills and experience

• Registered Social Worker.
• Being a DAO for the Mental Health

Act or willing to undertake training to become a DAO.

• Some understanding and interest

in Early Intervention in Psychosis : A solid grasp of Early Intervention

principles will be an advantage, but education and training will be provided.

• Cultural Competence : An

appreciation for Maori culture and a willingness to collaborate closely with

the Pukenga Atawhai are essential.

• Strong Communication : Excellent

communication skills are vital for successful engagement with both clients and

the team.

• Problem-Solving : Your ability to

think on your feet and find innovative solutions will be highly valued.

• Passion for Empowerment : Your

dedication to helping young individuals regain control of their lives is at the

heart of what we do.Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring

excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

We embrace a workforce that

is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and

service our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Maori,

Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.'

All

applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Tuesday 25th November.

If you have any

questions about the role, please contact

We will review applications as received and may proceed

with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected

employees will be given preference and priority for this position.