Case Manager Community Mental Health

Buscojobs; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New Zealand seeks a Case Manager for Community Mental Health to support individuals with psychiatric disorders. The ideal candidate will be a registered healthcare professional, experienced in mental health, and committed to a strengths-based recovery approach. This role requires teamwork and cultural competency, with a focus on helping clients achieve personal goals and facilitate community involvement. Applications are open until a suitable candidate is found.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the diverse needs of clients dealing with mental health issues.
• Committed to guiding clients toward recovery.
• Ability to provide community support and facilitate activities.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in achieving personal goals based on their needs.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team providing psychiatric assessment.
• Leverage community and family supports respecting clients' cultural needs.

Skills

Mental health experience

Teamwork

Strengths-based recovery approach

Cultural competency

Education

Registered Healthcare Professional (e.g., RN, Social Worker)

Job description

Case Manager Community Mental Health at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand South Canterbury, Mental Health Services (Kensington Centre)

Position: Case Manager Community Mental Health

• Healthcare Professional for Case Management

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and serving all New Zealanders. We focus on partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence through integration and collaboration.

About the Role

We are seeking a Registered Healthcare Professional (e.g., RN, Social Worker) with Mental Health experience to join the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). The CMHT provides services via a multidisciplinary team approach, including specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment for adults with moderate to severe psychiatric disorders.

The primary role of the case manager is to support individuals in achieving their personal goals based on their needs. This includes understanding psychiatric disorders and medications, providing community support, and facilitating interpersonal, social, recreational, vocational, and independent living activities.

About You

The successful candidate will be familiar with the diverse needs of clients dealing with mental health issues and passionate about guiding clients toward recovery. They will leverage their strengths, family, and community supports, while respecting their cultural needs, goals, and aspirations. Additionally, they will:

• Be registered with a current APC to practice in NZ with relevant scope of practice
• Have relevant mental health experience
• Be committed to a strengths-based recovery approach in case management
• Enjoy working in a team environment
• Hold a valid full driver’s license

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to wellness and providing excellent healthcare for Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our people are central to our work, and we are committed to being good employers who honor our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all genders, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. A diverse and inclusive workforce helps us better serve our community. We are a pro-equity health organization with a focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Human Resources at 03 687-2230.

Closing Date: OPEN

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and the recruitment process will proceed accordingly. The advertisement will close once a suitable candidate is found.

Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand South Canterbury

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