Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse (Key Worker) CAFMHS
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Job Location:
Dunedin - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
$ 75087 - 107600
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Social Worker Occupational Therapist Registered Nurse (Key Worker) - CAFMHS
Dunedin
Salary - $75087 - $107600 Kiwisaver
- 0.8 FTE (32hrs per week) permanent opportunity
About the Role
As a Social Worker Occupational Therapist RN (Key worker) within the Child Adolescent and Family Mental Health Service (CAFMHS) you will play a key role in supporting tamariki and rangatahi (014 years) experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges. Based in Dunedin youll work within a specialised outpatient service providing comprehensive mental health assessment intervention and treatment that is youth-focused evidence-based and grounded in whānau inclusion.
You will manage your own caseload and work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team which includes Allied Health Public Health Scientific and Technical professionals across Te Whatu Ora Southern. This role is central to delivering care that is consistent with our organisational values and vision including interprofessional practice that empowers families and communities.
Your core responsibilities include:
- Undertaking mental health assessments and delivering tailored interventions.
- Working closely with the wider care team to ensure continuity of care and patient flow.
- Supporting safeguarding processes involving child protection family violence and risk assessment.
- Collaborating with external agencies to provide wrap-around services.
- Engaging in continuous professional development and contributing to service improvement initiatives.
About You
With a sound understanding of child and youth-focused mental health interventions you bring a therapeutic evidence-based and whānau-inclusive approach to your practice. You are confident working both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team contributing to interprofessional care across diverse communities.
Your ability to build effective respectful relationships with young people their families and wider support networks is central to your practice.
In addition you are:
- Experienced in mental health assessment intervention and treatment planning for youth (014 years) with moderate to severe needs.
- Skilled in safeguarding practices and navigating complex family systems.
- Committed to service improvement innovation and evidence-based care.
- Registered with the New Zealand Registration Board and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate.
If you are passionate about supporting rangatahi to thrive believe in the power of whānau engagement and want to be part of a dynamic and supportive team making a real impact in the Southern region then we would love to hear from you.
Salary range
This role falls between Step 1 ($77087 p.a) and Step 7 ($107600 p.a pro rata) of the Allied Public Health and Technical scale. Or betweenstep 1 ($75773 p.a) and Step 7 ($106739 p.a prorata) of the RN scale
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 Friday 21 November 2025. If you have any questions about the role please contact:
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
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