Case Manager, Child and Adolescent MHS
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Horowhenua Health Centre, Permanent Fulltime
Benefits
- An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
- A professional and supportive culture and team setting
- Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
- Tailored wellness programmes
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
As a CAMHS practitioner you will have a varied, rewarding and challenging task. On any given day you will work directly with clients and their whanau, providing assessment, intervention and liaison with other relevant services. We complete our own risk/crisis work during daytime weekdays, alongside our supportive team and duty/ crisis team so never on your own. Some of the skills you will be expected to have/gain are in CBT, DBT, ACT and group work.
About the Team/Service
Our team of 40 + people (across the region) are always available to our smaller team in Horowhenua. We meet weekly in Palmerston for MDT, training, business meetings and for time to be together and have some fun too. We are a service that provides the best with a team that that works hard clinically and holds their team life in high regard. In short we love being together and sharing our knowledge, experience, humour and selves!
Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.
About you
As a CAMHS Practitioner you will…
- Have CAMHS specific experience, however like for like experiences will be considered and training provided.
- Have training in therapeutic modalities, minimum CBT, but also ACT and DBT
- Have a positive attitude to everything you do, be flexible, strong in who you are and a people person
- Be someone who doesn't tolerate gossip or bullying as fits with our team ethos.
About the Location
Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.
For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here
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 Māori, 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 the advertised date.
Don't delay, pick up the phone if we have your interest! You will not regret it. Call me NOW on 0275468828 (Bev Huttley)
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.