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Job Opportunity: Social Worker (Older Person?s Mental Health):Job description:
Social Worker (Older Person's Mental Health)Job location:Wellington Hutt Valley Work Type: Permanent » » » »Wellington, Hutt Valley »Permanent, full time »$75k - $86k income About the Employer : The organisation believes in working in partnership to ensure health and wellbeing for all. They value being caring, doing your best, an having a can-do attitude. They embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, discapability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. This service provides specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for individuals presenting with complex needs which may be related to late onset or a range of functional mental health conditions and/or progressive neurocognitive disorders such as dementia. About the function: this function will involve working alongside the multidisciplinary team. You will also support those who are admitted under our service to the older persons ward for a period of assessment and treatment. You will work alongside your medical, allied and nursing colleagues and will have a key function in supporting the client pathway and discharge planning for clients. You will undertake social work assessments which will contribute to interdisciplinary formulation and care planning for clients and their whanau. You will be a key point of contact for whanau and informal support systems. You will assist with the coordination of resources and work to ensure continuity of care and a responsive service. You will be joining a team who are passionate about enhancing possibilities and opportunities for ageing well in later life. The capability to work as part of a team is essential for this function. practice of working alongside people with moderate to severe mental health issues is also essential. Knowledge or practice of working with older adults is very desirable but equally this function would provide an opportunity to enhance or develop specialist knowledge and assessment expertise. About you • NZ Registered Social Worker with a current annual practicing certificate • Confidence and an capability to work autonomously with complex clients • Outstanding relationship management and communication expertise • Clinical practice in an applicable function. Ideally a minimum of 5 years • Knowledge of cognitive impairment, issues of capacity and legal frameworks • Self-motivated in developing clinical and professional practise • Active involvement in the professional development pathway • Commitment and knowledge of the Treaty of Waitangi and a availability to work positively in improving health results for Maori • Current full NZ drivers licence (required for functions base in community) • A high standard of written and spoken English If this function sounds like you, contact Emily Kozlowski - Medical Recruiter, by hitting ‘Apply Now’. Reference Number: 59542 Contact info: Emily Kozlowski Profession: Healthcare & Medical > Allied Health Professional Employer : Kinetic Recruitment Date Published: 17/02/2023 2:53:00 PM www.kinetic.co.nz Job location: Wellington Hutt Valley Work Type: Permanent » » » »Wellington, Hutt Valley »Permanent, full time »$75k - $86k income About the Employer : The organisation believes in working in partnership to ensure health and wellbeing for all. They value being caring, doing your best, an having a can-do attitude. They embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, discapability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. This service provides specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services for individuals presenting with complex needs which may be related to late onset or a range of functional mental health conditions and/or progressive neurocognitive disorders such as dementia. About the function: this function will involve working alongside the multidisciplinary team. You will also support those who are admitted under our service to the older persons ward for a period of assessment and treatment. You will work alongside your medical, allied and nursing colleagues and will have a key function in supporting the client pathway and discharge planning for clients. You will undertake social work assessments which will contribute to interdisciplinary formulation and care planning for clients and their whanau. You will be a key point of contact for whanau and informal support systems. You will assist with the coordination of resources and work to ensure continuity of care and a responsive service. You will be joining a team who are passionate about enhancing possibilities and opportunities for ageing well in later life. The capability to work as part of a team is essential for this function. practice of working alongside people with moderate to severe mental health issues is also essential. Knowledge or practice of working with older adults is very desirable but equally this function would provide an opportunity to enhance or develop specialist knowledge and assessment expertise. About you • NZ Registered Social Worker with a current annual practicing certificate • Confidence and an capability to work autonomously with complex clients • Outstanding relationship management and communication expertise • Clinical practice in an applicable function. Ideally a minimum of 5 years • Knowledge of cognitive impairment, issues of capacity and legal frameworks • Self-motivated in developing clinical and professional practise • Active involvement in the professional development pathway • Commitment and knowledge of the Treaty of Waitangi and a availability to work positively in improving health results for Maori • Current full NZ drivers licence (required for functions base in community) • A high standard of written and spoken English If this function sounds like you, contact Emily Kozlowski - Medical Recruiter, by hitting ‘Apply Now’. Reference Number: 59542 Contact info: Emily Kozlowski Profession: Healthcare & Medical > Allied Health Professional Employer : Kinetic Recruitment Date Published: 17/02/2023 2:53:00 PM Skills:
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