Social Worker

**Social Worker - Child & Adolescent Mental Health**

**Vacancy No**:TAR05752**

**Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki**

**Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community**

**Te Kaupapa - Mission**

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

**Taranaki - A place like no other**

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. **Click here** to read more information about Taranaki.

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**E pā ana ki a tatou - About us**

At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

- A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
- Access to clinical training and education
- Up to date facilities, Have a look at
- Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
- Professional development

**Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role**

**Social Worker**

**Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service**

**Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth**

**Permanent Position, up to Full time available**

Our Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) team is currently looking for a skilled and passionate mental health Social Worker to join our team. The Social Work role is vital to support the mental health of our tamariki/taiohi across Taranaki as you will be supporting them through their journey along with their whanau. The role will work within the community and within our integrated model of care. There will be opportunities and support for professional development and ongoing role development. The team works with children and young people 0-18 years of age and has close links with other child health staff including Paediatricians, inpatient facility staff and Non-Government Organisations.

**What you’ll do with your time**
- Undertake all components of key working, including comprehensive assessment, risk assessment and management, wellness and treatment planning
- Provides client-centred care, utilising evidence-based treatment strategies including, where appropriate, talking therapies
- Coordinate care at the right time with input from external providers
- Assisting across the wider team where needed.

**Moū - About you**
- Registered Social Worker with Current Practicing Certificate.
- Strong background and experience working with children and young people as well as mental health & addictions;
- Ability to work under pressure, be a good team player and positively contribute to service delivery;
- Be prepared to travel across the Taranaki rohe to meet the needs of our people and have a willing, 'can do' attitude.

We can offer you a welcoming and supportive environment with a team that is committed to ensuring you are successful in your role. We will also provide a comprehensive orientation process when you start so that you become familiar not only with our service but also the wider mental health sector in Taranaki.

Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?

**Applications Close Friday 15**th** November 2024**

**Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai**

By joining together, we will succeed