Case Manager - Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai o Poutini West Coast; Greymouth; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora’s Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service in Greymouth is seeking a Case Manager (0.8 FTE) to support youth with mental health needs in the community. The role collaborates with NGO partners and offers professional development opportunities.

Qualified health professionals with NZ registration, strong communication skills, and a passion for youth mental health are encouraged to apply. Travel across the West Coast is required as part of the DHB car network.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Health professional as Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist or Physiotherapist.
• Excellent communication & relationship building skills.
• Passion for child & youth mental health.
• Flexibility to work autonomously as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Understanding and application of Treaty of Waitangi principles with culturally safe practice.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Strong understanding of Māori health inequity.
• Understanding of contemporary approaches to mental health and wellbeing.
• Clean & full driver’s licence; travel across the West Coast.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking all components of case management, including comprehensive assessment, risk assessment and management, recovery and treatment planning.
• Providing client-centred care using evidence-based treatment strategies including talking therapies.
• Working Monday to Friday.

Skills

Nursing/Allied Health background

Communication skills

Autonomy & teamwork

Education

NZ Registered Health professional

Job description

Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), Greymouth, West Coast – up to 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) – Permanent part‑time position.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are looking for a Case Manager with a Nursing or Allied Health background, who has the clinical skills required to assist people with current or ongoing mental health problems and to maintain their place in the community. This role will be working within the community and within our integrated model of care, in partnership with our NGO partner Poutini Waiora. There will be opportunities and support for professional development and ongoing role development.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking all components of case management, including comprehensive assessment, risk assessment and management, recovery and treatment planning.
• Providing client‑centred care, utilising evidence‑based treatment strategies including, where appropriate, talking therapies.
• Working Monday to Friday.

Qualifications & Requirements

• NZ Registered Health professional as a Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist or Physiotherapist.
• Excellent communication & relationship building skills.
• Passion for child & youth mental health.
• Flexibility to work autonomously as well as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Understanding and application of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, with a culturally safe and appropriate approach to practice.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Strong understanding of Māori health inequity and Māori population need.
• Understanding of contemporary approaches to mental health and wellbeing.
• Clean & full drivers licence, as travelling in DHB cars is required across the West Coast from Karamea to Haast.

Benefits & Professional Development

Opportunities for ongoing role development and support for professional development.

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

Submit your application through the online careers portal by Friday 21 August.