Care Manager - Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nelson perm 1FTE

• Care Manager/Kaitawhai – ICAMHS Nelson
• Permanent role 1 FTE (working 80 hours a fortnight)
• Make a difference working with young people and their family and whanau
• Suitable role for an Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with ICAMHS or mental health post-registration experience

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/Team/Service

The Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (ICAMHS) is a regional service for infants, children and youth aged up to aged 18 years with moderate to severe mental health conditions. Our disciplinary team is made up of psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists and social workers, all trained in a range of treatment modalities.

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

About you

We are looking to appoint an allied health professional, or registered nurse, with preferably at least 2-years’ experience within an iCAMHS, or acute 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 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.  

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 apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 04.11.25. If you have any general questions please contact the nursing recruiter on Lee.Packer@tewhatuora.govt.nz or for more role specific questions please contact Susan Murray Addiction Services Support Coordinator on Susan.Murray@nmdhb.govt.nz

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