Social worker for Regional Rangatahi Inpatient Service
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Location: Kenepuru Hospital - Porirua - Wellington
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (1 FTE) opportunity Mon - Fri (8am - 4.30pm)
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our multi-disciplinary Team at the Regional Rangatahi inpatient Service. (RRAIS). We are a dynamic and enthusiastic team with a passion in providing a service for adolescents aged between 13 to 17 years of age who have a serious mental health disorder (as defined in the DSM 1V ) .The young person will be requiring intensive treatment, investigation or observation (24 hours per day) that cannot safely or adequately be provided in a community setting.
The Rangatahi Unit is a 12 bedded mental health acute unit, that provides a Therapeutic Day Programme for Inpatients and it is designed to meet the needs of the Rangatahi experiencing an acute episode of mental illness.
Our service is a bicultural service based on kaupapa Maori framework and mainstream clinical models. Our service is Whanau focused, and relevant Whanau will be included in all aspects of treatment where appropriate.
Duties
- This position is a clinical role and will assist Rangatahi and their whanau to achieve optimal health, well-being and safety through provision of appropriate assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and education.
- This position is vital to the running of the RRAIS as the key focus of the role is working in collaboration with Rangatahi and their Whanau, to strengthen networks within the community.
- You will work closely with community agencies to achieve the outcomes agreed by the multidisciplinary team process.
- You will have a key role in working with whanau.
- You will be able to link into the therapeutic day programme and provide interventions as required.
The salary range for this role is $77,087 - $107,600 PSA/NZNO Meca based on experience.
About the Team/Service Location
The Rangatahi Unit is a 12 bedded mental health acute unit that provides a service for adolescents who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness. RRAIS is one of three adolescent inpatient services in New Zealand. It is a regional service for the lower North Island providing for adolescents from the Wellington region up to and including Gisborne.
We are a dynamic and enthusiastic team with a passion for providing specialist assessment and treatment to rangatahi aged 13 to 17 years inclusive and their whanau. You will fit into a strong team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, fun and respect across all our disciplines.
You will be joining a service that is committed to high standards of practice and supports on-going professional development for staff through regular supervision, an excellent professional development and recognition programme (PDRP), regular in-service training and support towards external education.
About you
- This role is open to a registered Social Worker, who have skills and expertise in working with adolescents and their families, bi-cultural and multi-cultural work practices, multi-disciplinary team working, and community liaison.
- The ideal applicant will have experience in the child and adolescent mental health sector and a proven ability of working with a multi-disciplinary team.
- Have an excellent understanding of family systems and passion for working with whanau.
- You will hold a relevant qualification and be registered with the relevant professional registration body and have an up-to-date annual practicing certificate.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 24th August. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Marianne.Lovgren@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.