Keyworker - Registered Mental Health Professional - Child, Adolescent & Family Day Unit
Christchurch
Category Healthcare & Nursing Jobs
New state-of-the-art facilities based at Hillmorton Hospital Full time opportunity available Able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and autonomously where required Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and mental health scope Qualified Occupational Therapists and Social Workers will also be considered.M te tnga | About the role The Children Adolescent and Family (CAF) Day Unit is now based at Hillmorton Hospital, alongside the CAF inpatient unit (Nga Kakano) in beautiful brand-new facilities. We are a dedicated, collaborative and cohesive multi-disciplinary team and you'll usually find yourself working with one or two children (and their families) in a reasonably intensive manner to develop specific plans and provide liaison for their family, schools and other external providers.
You will be working as the primary/key health professional within the CAF day programme, working alongside children and adolescents who have mental health issues requiring further assessment or alternatively requiring assistance to return to school due to significant mental health issues which contribute to their non-attendance. If you want to contribute to something that is so meaningful to so many we - d love to hear from you. Pehea | About You Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and mental health scope; Qualified Occupational Therapists and Social Workers will also be considered; An interest in Safewards and training in the Collaborative Problem Solving Approach will be provided; An ability to forge and foster meaningful relationships, whilst treating others with respect, encouragement and support; Adhere to guidelines of Cultural Safety and the Treaty of Waitangi.
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nz complete an application. Enquiries: Shannon Le Roux - Recruitment Partner Shannon.LeRouxcdhb.
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