Mental Health Clinician

Waikatodhbnewsroom; Hastings; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated healthcare organization is seeking a Registered Social Worker for their Child, Adolescent & Family Services team. This full-time role involves providing therapeutic interventions and developing tailored care plans for young clients facing mental health challenges. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Social Work, experience in mental health, and strong communication skills. You'll work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support young people and their families effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health and/or addictions (ideally 3+ years).
• Confidence working autonomously and in teams.
• Full clean NZ driver license.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic social work interventions.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments.
• Develop tailored care plans.

Skills

Strong assessment skills

Therapeutic skills

Excellent communication capabilities

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (or higher)

Job description

• Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital, Ngā Harakeke Mai Rongokako Child, Adolescent & Family Services (CAFS)
• Permanent, Full-time 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)

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

As a Mental Health Clinician - Registered Social Worker within our Child, Adolescent & Family Service (CAFS), you will play a crucial role in supporting tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau to navigate mental health challenges and strengthen wellbeing. You’ll undertake comprehensive assessments, provide therapeutic social work interventions, develop tailored care plans, and work collaboratively to support recovery in a way that upholds safety, dignity and empowerment.

This is a role where your clinical decisionmaking, cultural responsiveness, and ability to build strong therapeutic relationships truly matter. You’ll be working with increasing complexity, managing your own caseload, and contributing to bestpractice approaches within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Each day offers meaningful opportunities to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people and their whānau.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You’ll be part of Ngā Harakeke Mai Rongokako - Child, Adolescent & Family Services (CAFS), a dedicated and collaborative team within Mental Health and Addictions. CAFS works closely with whānau, schools, GPs, NGOs, and other allied health and mental health professionals to deliver highquality, culturally safe care across Te Matau a Māui - Hawkes Bay.

The team values whanaungatanga, shared practice, reflective learning, and strong interprofessional relationships. You’ll be supported by senior clinicians, professional leads, and a service culture grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, and the Hawkes Bay values of Respect, Improvement, Teamwork, and Care.

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About you

You’ll be an experienced, confident and compassionate Registered Social Worker who is committed to supporting tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau. You will bring:

• A Bachelor of Social Work (or higher) and a current NZ Social Work Registration Board APC.
• Extensive experience in mental health and/or addictions (ideally 3+ years).
• Strong assessment, therapeutic and clinical reasoning skills.
• Excellent communication and engagement capabilities, with the ability to work effectively with young people and whānau.
• Confidence working autonomously while also contributing to multidisciplinary and interprofessional teams.
• Cultural competence, including the ability to engage effectively and respectfully with Māori and apply Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice.
• A full clean NZ driver licence and competence working within community settings.
• DAO (Duly Authorised Officer) training or willingness to complete.
• Experience in community mental health, child protection, or substance use interventions.
• Counselling skills or additional therapeutic training.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dawn Tyler via email on [e-mail]

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Job details

Job Reference: HAW09520

Location: North Island - Hawkes Bay - Hastings

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise: Clinical - Allied Health - Social Worker