Social Worker

3 days ago


Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Health New Zealand | Bay of Plenty Full time

Social Worker/Case Manager

Community Mental Health Services for Older People

  • Tauranga Based
  • Permanent, full-time position

About The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker/Case Manager with Mental Health experience to join our Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP) Community Intake Team. The role will be part of our mahi of supporting Tangata Whaiora and their whānau in their journey to wellness.

You Will Work With The Tauranga Community MHSOP Services, As Well As The Tauranga Based Inpatient MHSOP Ward, Health Partners, Referred Clients, Their Families/whānau And The Community To Provide Effective Triage And Assessment. You Will Facilitate And Implement Planned Treatment To Maximise Health And Independence In The Community By

  • Providing advice and assistance
  • Responding to and resolving mental health crises
  • Supporting smooth transitions along the care pathway for service-users and their families
  • Connecting consumers with primary care providers and appropriate community agencies

The focus is to deliver high quality care to the growing population in the Bay of Plenty. At the heart of our services are our CARE values – Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence. We have a commitment to working in partnership and collaboration with consumers, family/whanau and the community.

This is a permanent 1 FTE position, working 40 hours per week.

About You
The successful applicant will be required to have an excellent understanding of mental health conditions, the Mental Health Act, PPPR Act, understanding of capacity assessment work up, a range of therapeutic modalities, dementia/delirium care.

The successful applicant will have a minimum of 3 years post graduate mental health experience, preferably with experience in older person's mental health

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 "a
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." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday 4th January. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katrina Hughes, BP-

Due to the December holiday period, this advert will remain open for an extended duration. Screening and interviews will commence from mid-January. We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you in the new year.


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