Care Manager - iCAMHS

Exciting opportunity – Care Manager for infant, Child, and Adolescent Mental Health Service (iCAMHS)

• Permanent, full time 1.0FTE (80 hours per fortnight)
• Suitable role for registered Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Psychologist, or Registered Nurse with iCAMHS or mental health post-registration experience
• Wairau Community, Blenheim, New Zealand

Ngā mōhiohio e pā hānga ki tēnei mahi (About this position) 

iCAMHS is a regional service for infants, children and youth aged up to 18 years with moderate to severe mental health conditions. Our multi-disciplinary team is made up of psychiatrists, mental health nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, and social workers, all trained in a range of treatment modalities. 

An important aspect to this role is inter-agency work, including working with community services such as Oranga Tamariki, schools, GPs, and local Māori networks. In this key role, you will coordinate and manage care plans, support families, and ensure the delivery of effective mental health services to infants, children, and adolescents.

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the expertise and compassion to support infants, children, and adolescents, and their families? If so, we invite you to join our dedicated team in the beautiful town of Blenheim and take your career to the next level.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Care Manager, who is either an allied health professional, or registered nurses, with at least 2-years’ experience, preferably within an iCAMHS or mental health setting. You will be experienced in working with young people and you will be up to date with current research findings relating to major mental health issues and trends in infant, child, and adolescent mental health service delivery. You will also have a background in delivering comprehensive assessments and evidence-based interventions for infants, children, and youth. 

You will be the type of person who fits into a cohesive team culture of collaborative practice, openness, humour, and respect across disciplines and will engender confidence, trust and rapport with clients, their support networks and other agencies and service providers.  

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Health NZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With approximately 3,000 employees, we are Nelson’s and Marlborough’s largest employer supporting the health and wellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across the region. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community.

Our vision is for all people to live well, get well, and stay well, and our mission is to work with the people of our community to promote, encourage, and enable their health, well-being, and independence. Respect, innovation, teamwork, and integrity represent our fundamental values.

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)

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Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position) 

At Health NZ, Nelson Marlborough we encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community. We do great work, and we need a talented and diverse team to help us deliver.

Blenheim, Marlborough - where healthcare meets paradise, is a fantastic, secure, and pleasant place to raise a family and enjoy the best of "kiwilife". Marlborough, which also boasts 2400 hours of sunlight annually, contains 20% of New Zealand's coastline, making it unique. Blenheim, Marlborough is where healthcare meets adventure, sailing and mountain biking are two of the many easily accessible outdoor activities. The region offers endless opportunities for skilling, water sports, and walking/hiking. It also has a reputation for its award-winning wines, fine art, local theatre, conventional centre, and peaceful approach to life. Visit this page to uncover more about how to strike a better work-life balance being in Blenheim https://marlboroughnz.com/live-work/

Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on Lee.Packer@nmdhb.govt.nz   

For role specific information please contact Susan Murray – iCAMHS Service Manager at Susan.Murray@nmdhb.govt.nz 

Please click Apply now or fill in our online application form and include a cover letter explaining your interest in this position https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz/Job. Applications via email will not be considered. 

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Applications close: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

Health NZ Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.