Te Mahoe Counselling Social Work Coordinator

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Te Mahoe Counselling Social Work Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Capital and Coast DHB (CCDHB) is located centrally in Wellington and has the equivalent of around 4,300 full time staff, making us a major employer in the Wellington region. We are also the leading provider of a number of specialist services, including neurosurgery, oncology, neonatal intensive care, and specialised mental health services, for the upper South and lower North Islands, a population of about 900,000 people. Our DHB has an annual budget of more than $1 billion, which we use to deliver health services directly and contract external providers to provide care, such as general practices, rest homes and pharmacists. 

Wellington is New Zealand’s capital city, a cultural and cosmopolitan epicentre renowned for its vibrant cafés, restaurants, international sporting and cultural events set in a beautiful natural harbour.  With easy access to vineyards in the Wairarapa and beaches on the Kapiti Coast, there’s plenty of opportunity for adventure or simply to relax and unwind.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The coordinator works with a small team of counselors/social workers to support women with pre and post termination counselling and in managing grief associated with bereavement due to the loss of a baby. Reporting to the Charge Nurse Manager you will provide support with rostering and day-to-day co-ordination of allied health staff and the information they need to do their role. Acting as an advocate for your allied health colleagues you will represent them at management meetings and take on delegated tasks to support this team. The role also requires the provision of direct clinical care.

This is a permanent, part-time (0.8FTE / 32 hours per week) position.

DUTIES

• Works within the team using counselling skills and techniques to sensitively support couple’s complex decision making with regard to termination
• Provides day to day clinical coordination ensuring women are seen in a safe and timely manner.
• Maintains competency to practice through identification of learning needs of her/himself and for the team
• Promotes professional practise that is evidence based. Participates in local audits and research projects.
• Works in partnership with medical, nursing/midwifery and administration teams to ensure a women’s journey through the service is as smooth as possible.
• Works under the ‘Standards of Practice for the provision of Counselling’ Abortion Supervisory Committee April 1998.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• At least 5 years’ experience with sexual health and or grief and loss counselling. Two years should have been spent in a health setting.
• Understands and supports the principles of partnership under the Treaty of Waitangi and has a commitment to a bi-cultural code of practice.
• Knowledge of modern contraception methods would be an advantage.
• Awareness of and complies with the Acts of Parliament covering abortion and all other legislation applicable to the role.
• Ability to role model effective communication to establish therapeutic relationships with women, the multi-disciplinary and wider health teams.

BENEFITS

Capability development is a high priority for CCDHB. Professional development opportunities are a given, as well as the ability to up-skill and to take on other roles. People and their skills are highly valued at CCDHB.

Staff benefits include discounts from many companies throughout the region, access to a cost-effective gym including exercise classes and use of two low-cost holiday homes at Taupo. 

HOW TO APPLY

Applications will not be accepted via email. All candidates applying for any of our current vacancies must complete an online CCDHB application form by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. 

Applications close on 12th August 2018. Please ensure your uploaded CV and cover letter is in either Word or PDF format. For further information on this role, please email [email protected] and please indicate the vacancy number (AH062-18) and job title in the subject line.