Clinical Social Worker - Forensic Community Team

About the Company Hillmorton Hospital, located in Christchurch, is part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora. We are committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are dedicated to developing a healthcare system that serves the needs of all New Zealanders. Our experienced multi-disciplinary teams work collaboratively to provide high-quality care, and we are currently seeking passionate individuals to join us. About the Role We are offering a permanent, full-time position within our Forensic Community Team. In this role, you will manage a caseload of clients and engage in various responsibilities, including: - Conducting multi-disciplinary team assessments, treatment planning, reviews, and discharge planning. - Providing a social work perspective to the team, focusing on systemic and psychosocial factors that impact tangata whaiora (people seeking wellness) and their whanau (families). - Contributing to reports and completing psychosocial assessments for tangata whaiora. - Offering support and acting as a liaison with whanau. - Performing risk screenings and safety planning related to child protection and family violence matters. - Safeguarding patient rights by maintaining a comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation. - Promoting equity in service provision for Maori tangata whaiora and their whanau. - Maintaining knowledge of support services and government agencies that assist tangata whaiora in community living. - Completing necessary documentation and data entry to ensure safe practice. - Upholding professional boundaries and participating in supervision to enhance social work practice. About the Team/Service/Location Our Specialist Mental Health Services team is interdisciplinary and is an integral part of Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha (Canterbury). The Community Forensic Team, based at Hillmorton Hospital, provides assessment, treatment, education, training, and community-centered care for tangata whaiora with mental disorders who have offended. We pride ourselves on being a supportive, small multidisciplinary team that follows an assertive outreach model of care. This allows you to build relationships not only with your own clients but also with those under the care of the team. For more information about working in our location, please visit our website. Should you have any inquiries about living and working in the Forensic Community Team, you can reach out to Jamie Walker, Clinical Nurse Manager. About You We are looking for candidates who possess the following skills: - Whakamanakitanga: A practice that enhances mana and respects the tino rangatiratanga (self-determination) of individuals. - Whakawhanaungatanga: The ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with tangata whaiora, their whanau, and the multi-disciplinary team. - A comprehensive understanding of social work perspectives and models that address the holistic needs of tangata whaiora and their whanau. - Familiarity with Te Tiriti O Waitangi and its implications for equitable practice. - Strong organizational skills to prioritize and manage workloads based on service needs. - Technical literacy and proficiency in data entry to ensure safe practice. To be considered for this role, you will need: - Registration with the Social Work Registration Board and a current annual practice certificate. For those with limited clinical mental health experience, additional training will be required as part of your employment and will be provided. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to delivering excellent healthcare to all New Zealanders. We value diversity and inclusivity within our workforce, as it enhances our understanding of and ability to serve our community. We encourage applications from individuals in our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply If you are interested in applying for this position, please visit our online careers portal and submit your application by Friday, 29th August. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Natalie Gaunt via email. Please note that we will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.