Case Manager / Kaiwhakahaere Take Motuhake (CADS)

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora – Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District

Location: 113 Adelaide Road, Mt Cook, Wellington 

Service:    Community Alcohol and Drugs Service

Contract:  Permanent, Full time

Salary:  As per MECA, dependent- based on experience 

Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

We are looking for a Registered Social Worker to join our Community Alcohol and Drug Service (CADS). The role of CADS is to provide support adults who experience moderate – severe addiction alongside moderate – severe mental health difficulties or associated physical health issues.

The role involves working with people experiencing addiction, physical health, and mental health issues. CADS Case Managers apply evidence-based practices, such as Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, in an individualised manner while also working with other services and organisations to address obstacles to recovery. 

We have very stable staffing levels and good workflow management and this means that our caseloads are very low in relation to national averages. Our CADS Case Managers typically have between 10 – 15 people that they are working directly with. These low caseloads mean that staff are able to be very intentional when working with people, take on other roles of interest within the service, and work on their professional development.

Mō tō mātou rōpū – About our team

The CADS team is multidisciplinary and comprises of nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, medical, and administration staff. We are a collective of skilled professionals that value working in a client and whānau centred manner, including cultural and community connections, to deliver high quality services. 

The team offers specialist services for adults experiencing addiction and mental health problems with a focus on providing evidenced-based interventions. We strive to create a climate of safety for ourselves and colleagues, and have been found to be one of the most safe and supportive workplaces in CCDHB.

We are dedicated to staff development and run specialist in-service training, Te Reo Māori courses, and comprehensive orientation packages. Our staff are encouraged and supported to complete further education and have completed Post-Grad. Certificates in areas such as Nursing, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Moū – About you

As the successful candidate you will be committed to working collaboratively with clients to provide focused case management that will assist clients to improve their health and social wellbeing. You will be well-organised and reliable as well as enthusiastic about development and learning. 

You will have:

• Experience working with clients who experience issues with addiction.
• Experience working with clients with mental health issues.
• Experience working with clients and their whanau.

E pā ana ki a tatou – About us

Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

To find out more about us click on the following links:

Capital and Coast

Hutt Valley

Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number (AH282-22) in the subject line.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed