Core Social Worker, Maternal Mental Team Opportunity in Auckland, NZ

Head Medical

  • Auckland
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Permanent, Full TimeRemuneration as per Pay Equity Claim Settlement Agreement
  • Flexible Work Arrangements + EAP + Regular Hours
  • Paid Study Leave & Financial Support for External Courses
  • Team Environment + Multicultural Setting + Agile Work Style
We are seeking a Registered Social Worker to join the Maternal Mental Team, in the vibrant and culturally diverse community of South Auckland.The Opportunity:Our community based Maternal Mental Health team is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Social Worker. Our Perinatal Services engage with women in pregnancy and the postpartum, and their whaanau, along their recovery journey. This specialist service provides assessment and treatment for this population, and skills working with families in this context would be a distinct advantage.As a Social worker in our team, you will support our whaiora by facilitating group sessions, assess their level of functioning, developing interventions to support recovery through meaningful participation in areas that are important to our whaiora and their whaanau. You will get to work collaboratively within our team, as well as autonomously within our model of care.As you will be working within the unique and growing multicultural population, cultural proficiency and a willingness to learn would be an advantage. If you are looking for variety and the chance to be part of a friendly, multi-cultural and hardworking team then this could be just the role for you to show off your exceptional talents.Essential:
  • NZ registration and an Annual Practising Certificate in Social Work will be required
  • Full, clean driver’s licence
  • Ability to work in a diverse community
Preferred:
  • At least 2 years’ experience in a Mental Health role
  • Knowledge of functional assessments and PRPP
Benefits:
  • Free parking onsite
  • Refund of your annual practising certificate cost
  • A generous relocation package if coming from overseas which includes a one-way flight, accommodation, car rental & shipping freight (T’s & C’s apply)
  • Discounted services as part of our work perks
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online and attach an up to date copy of your CV for consideration.

Head Medical