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1 Date: July Job Title : Social Worker / Case Manager Department : Early Psychosis Intervention Team (EPI) Location : Pupuke Building, North Shore Hospital Reporting To : Team Manager Direct Reports : None Functional Relationships with : Internal EPI clients, family, whanau and significant others EPI team members Community Mental Health Teams Te Atarau and Taharoto Mental Health units Mental Health Rehabilitation Services Local Co-ordination Service and Residential Providers Professional advisor Consumer and cultural advisors External NGOs and other community groups Staff and students of professional discipline Waitemata Health -JOB DESCRIPTION - Case Manager Page 1

2 Purpose : To provide an excellent, specialist, community based service for adolescents and young adults who are presenting to mental health services for the first time with psychosis, or who are at significant risk of developing a psychotic disorder and their families/whanau. KEY TASKS Practice is in accordance with Waitemata DHB and EPI policies and philosophy Demonstrates a commitment to personal and professional development EXPECTED OUTCOMES Waitemata DHB policy on biculturalism is followed, activities are in accordance with the Treaty of Waitangi, cultural advice is sought and interventions are implemented in a culturally sensitive way. Principles of client perspective service are upheld by actively supporting consumer rights, seeking and incorporating consumer opinions and supporting consumer representatives. Supervision occurs in accordance with the National Mental Health Waitemata Health -JOB DESCRIPTION - Case Manager Page 2

3 KEY TASKS To recognise individual responsibility for Workplace Health and Safety under the Health and Safety in Employment Act EXPECTED OUTCOMES Standards and Waitemata DHB supervision policy. Professional development is actively pursued by use of relevant journals, conferences, training courses and NZ network of health care professionals Networks are established and maintained to share and exchange knowledge with mental health professionals. Professional advisor is liaised with regarding professional issues as required. Learning institutions are worked in partnership with to provide clinical experience for students. Current mental health trends and implications for people with early psychosis are identified and responded to. Company Health and Safety policies are read and understood and relevant procedures applied to work activities. Workplace hazards are identified and Waitemata Health -JOB DESCRIPTION - Case Manager Page 3

4 KEY TASKS To provide social work/case management interventions to EPI clients EXPECTED OUTCOMES reported, including self management of hazards where appropriate Health and safety representative for area can be identified. Appropriate interviews and assessments, including mental status examinations, are used to develop and implement client oriented goals. Intervention is based on data gathered from assessments and the case management process, and is in keeping with models and standards of early psychosis intervention practice. Intervention is provided on a basis that is flexible in time and place to best meet client goals. Identified client goals are met through referral to other relevant team members and other services as appropriate. The client/family are supported to make decisions and encouraged to actively participate in achieving the client s goals. Waitemata Health -JOB DESCRIPTION - Case Manager Page 4

5 KEY TASKS The Social Worker / Case Manager will be a consultant and resource to the team in areas specific to their discipline. EXPECTED OUTCOMES Accurate documentation on all assessments and interventions is maintained. All EPI clients have a full psychiatric history gathered and current Recovery Plan that is reviewed sixmonthly, to ensure client goals are met. Choices are provided to clients by informing them of options and outcomes available to them. Attend and make recommendations at relevant meetings regarding client care. Act as a resource person to EPI team members and other relevant Mental Health Services and NGOs. Be available to the team members for advice, support and information relating to client care. Assist with clarifying the individual team member s role and aid appropriate referrals to team members to ensure the efficient workings of the multi-disciplinary Waitemata Health -JOB DESCRIPTION - Case Manager Page 5

6 KEY TASKS To actively participate in generic team tasks. EXPECTED OUTCOMES team. Consistently attend morning handover meetings, clinical reviews and research and development meetings. Participate in the Duty Roster. Actively contribute to groups run within the service. Waitemata Health -JOB DESCRIPTION - Case Manager Page 6

7 PERSON SPECIFICATION Social Worker / Case Manager 1) What is the education level/qualifications that are required for the position? Minimum: Recognised Level B Social Work Qualification Preferred: Membership of ANZASW and Social Work Registration or willingness to work towards Post Graduate qualification in Mental Health 2) What is the amount and kind of experience that is required in the position? Minimum: Proven skills and experience in working with consumers who are experiencing mental illnesses and their family/whanau An understanding of the needs of adolescents and young adults who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis and their family/whanau Knowledge of health environment Waitemata Health -JOB DESCRIPTION - Case Manager Page 7

8 Preferred: Experience in Group Work / Family Work Experience in working with young people experiencing psychosis 3) What specific areas of knowledge / expertise are needed to accomplish key tasks? Minimum: High level of verbal and written communication Ability to lead in a changing environment Team and consumer focus Quality orientation Good listener Ability to work autonomously Ability to respect other people s values and culture A consistently thorough approach to work Psychiatric assessment Desire to extend knowledge of self and others in the area of early psychosis Preferred: History of innovative practice Planning and contributing to service development and evaluation Waitemata Health -JOB DESCRIPTION - Case Manager Page 8

9 Computer literacy Social Worker 4) Are there any licenses /memberships that are required for this position? Current driver license Current registration or willingness to apply 5) Does the position require someone who must undertake shift work or is the job a day job working Monday to Friday? Monday to Friday 8.30am 5.00pm (with some flexibility) Waitemata Health -JOB DESCRIPTION - Case Manager Page 9

10 EMPLOYMENT HAZARDS AND CONTROLS - Managing workplace hazards for all District Mental Health Services employees. All work roles have inherent hazards associated with them. The roles that you will be involved in at Waitemata District Health Board are no exception. As an employer, the Board is required by law to manage such hazards. Possible hazards associated with your role are listed in this brochure, together with measures which have been designed to ensure your health and safety. The listed control measures include various equipment, processes, policies and/or approved procedures. All employees are expected and required to follow the established controls. In addition to the above, all work areas have processes in place to identify hazards specific to that area. Trained Health and Safety Representatives in your area can assist you with any Health & Safety issue. Role/Task/Position Hazard Outcome Controls in place to Manage GENERAL HAZARDS VDU users (all employees) Manual and patient handling (all clinical staff) Working with public and clients (all clinical staff) Overuse/ergonomics Strain injury Workstation assessment, equipment and setup VDU Training Manually varying tasks Excess weight Strain Back Care Training Utilizing appropriate services Unwell/stressed service users and families Verbal Abuse, violence/aggression Stress Attend appropriate training Supervision Utilize team based processes Debriefs Be familiar with procedures for dealing with violence Waitemata Health -JOB DESCRIPTION - Case Manager Page 10

11 Working with public and clients (all clinical staff) Working with public in the community Driving for work company vehicles (All staff) Social Worker (watches, security, police) Unwell service users Infectious diseases Infection control training appropriate to area local procedures Utilizing protective equipment Vaccination programmes Occupational Health & Safety reporting, testing and follow up Isolation/lack of support Poor outcomes, Community Visits Policy (Health & Safety Manual) stress, potential Local procedures (e.g. cell phones, access to injury consultation) Team based reviews, risk management plans EAP (free counselling) regular supervision with manager Usual traffic hazards Breakdown/injury Current drivers licence Driver Responsibility Vehicle maintenance Insurance/roadside rescue Advanced Driver Training course All Staff Slips and falls Potential Injury All staff members are required to cleanup a spill or remove an unsafe obstacle Report hazard to Manager or Health & Safety Rep. All Staff Long hours Stress Report hazards, alert direct manager, attend regular Lack of training/support supervision Regular meetings and Bullying appropriate training EAP (free counselling) Harassment Policy/Officers Occupational Health & Safety assessments All Staff Machinery/electrical Potential Injury Regular maintenance / checklist Utilizing Waitemata Health -JOB DESCRIPTION - Case Manager Page 11

12 appliances Lack of service appropriate support services Report hazard to Manager or Health & Safety Rep All Staff Chemicals (very limited) Exposure/injury Clearly labelled and correctly stored Staff training Accompanying Safety Data Sheet (S.D.S) Waitemata Health -JOB DESCRIPTION - Case Manager Page 12

13 VERIFICATION: Employee: Department Head: Date: Waitemata Health -JOB DESCRIPTION - Case Manager Page 13

14 Date: July Job Title : Social Worker / Case Manager Department : Early Psychosis Intervention Team (EPI) Location : Pupuke Building, North Shore Hospital Reporting To : Team Manager Direct Reports : None Functional Relationships with : Internal EPI clients, family, whanau and significant others EPI team members Community Mental Health Teams Te Atarau and Taharoto Mental Health units Mental Health Rehabilitation Services Local Co-ordination Service and Residential Providers Professional advisor Consumer and cultural advisors External NGOs and other community groups Staff and students of professional discipline Waitemata Health -JOB DESCRIPTION - Case Manager Page 1

15 Purpose : To provide an excellent, specialist, community based service for adolescents and young adults who are presenting to mental health services for the first time with psychosis, or who are at significant risk of developing a psychotic disorder and their families/whanau. KEY TASKS Practice is in accordance with Waitemata DHB and EPI policies and philosophy Demonstrates a commitment to personal and professional development EXPECTED OUTCOMES Waitemata DHB policy on biculturalism is followed, activities are in accordance with the Treaty of Waitangi, cultural advice is sought and interventions are implemented in a culturally sensitive way. Principles of client perspective service are upheld by actively supporting consumer rights, seeking and incorporating consumer opinions and supporting consumer representatives. Supervision occurs in accordance with the National Mental Health Waitemata Health -JOB DESCRIPTION - Case Manager Page 2

16 KEY TASKS To recognise individual responsibility for Workplace Health and Safety under the Health and Safety in Employment Act EXPECTED OUTCOMES Standards and Waitemata DHB supervision policy. Professional development is actively pursued by use of relevant journals, conferences, training courses and NZ network of health care professionals Networks are established and maintained to share and exchange knowledge with mental health professionals. Professional advisor is liaised with regarding professional issues as required. Learning institutions are worked in partnership with to provide clinical experience for students. Current mental health trends and implications for people with early psychosis are identified and responded to. Company Health and Safety policies are read and understood and relevant procedures applied to work activities. Workplace hazards are identified and Waitemata Health -JOB DESCRIPTION - Case Manager Page 3

17 KEY TASKS To provide social work/case management interventions to EPI clients EXPECTED OUTCOMES reported, including self management of hazards where appropriate Health and safety representative for area can be identified. Appropriate interviews and assessments, including mental status examinations, are used to develop and implement client oriented goals. Intervention is based on data gathered from assessments and the case management process, and is in keeping with models and standards of early psychosis intervention practice. Intervention is provided on a basis that is flexible in time and place to best meet client goals. Identified client goals are met through referral to other relevant team members and other services as appropriate. The client/family are supported to make decisions and encouraged to actively participate in achieving the client s goals. Waitemata Health -JOB DESCRIPTION - Case Manager Page 4

18 KEY TASKS The Social Worker / Case Manager will be a consultant and resource to the team in areas specific to their discipline. EXPECTED OUTCOMES Accurate documentation on all assessments and interventions is maintained. All EPI clients have a full psychiatric history gathered and current Recovery Plan that is reviewed sixmonthly, to ensure client goals are met. Choices are provided to clients by informing them of options and outcomes available to them. Attend and make recommendations at relevant meetings regarding client care. Act as a resource person to EPI team members and other relevant Mental Health Services and NGOs. Be available to the team members for advice, support and information relating to client care. Assist with clarifying the individual team member s role and aid appropriate referrals to team members to ensure the efficient workings of the multi-disciplinary Waitemata Health -JOB DESCRIPTION - Case Manager Page 5

19 KEY TASKS To actively participate in generic team tasks. EXPECTED OUTCOMES team. Consistently attend morning handover meetings, clinical reviews and research and development meetings. Participate in the Duty Roster. Actively contribute to groups run within the service. Waitemata Health -JOB DESCRIPTION - Case Manager Page 6

20 PERSON SPECIFICATION Social Worker / Case Manager 1) What is the education level/qualifications that are required for the position? Minimum: Recognised Level B Social Work Qualification Preferred: Membership of ANZASW and Social Work Registration or willingness to work towards Post Graduate qualification in Mental Health 2) What is the amount and kind of experience that is required in the position? Minimum: Proven skills and experience in working with consumers who are experiencing mental illnesses and their family/whanau An understanding of the needs of adolescents and young adults who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis and their family/whanau Knowledge of health environment Waitemata Health -JOB DESCRIPTION - Case Manager Page 7

21 Preferred: Experience in Group Work / Family Work Experience in working with young people experiencing psychosis 3) What specific areas of knowledge / expertise are needed to accomplish key tasks? Minimum: High level of verbal and written communication Ability to lead in a changing environment Team and consumer focus Quality orientation Good listener Ability to work autonomously Ability to respect other people s values and culture A consistently thorough approach to work Psychiatric assessment Desire to extend knowledge of self and others in the area of early psychosis Preferred: History of innovative practice Planning and contributing to service development and evaluation Waitemata Health -JOB DESCRIPTION - Case Manager Page 8

22 Computer literacy Social Worker 4) Are there any licenses /memberships that are required for this position? Current driver license Current registration or willingness to apply 5) Does the position require someone who must undertake shift work or is the job a day job working Monday to Friday? Monday to Friday 8.30am 5.00pm (with some flexibility) Waitemata Health -JOB DESCRIPTION - Case Manager Page 9

23 EMPLOYMENT HAZARDS AND CONTROLS - Managing workplace hazards for all District Mental Health Services employees. All work roles have inherent hazards associated with them. The roles that you will be involved in at Waitemata District Health Board are no exception. As an employer, the Board is required by law to manage such hazards. Possible hazards associated with your role are listed in this brochure, together with measures which have been designed to ensure your health and safety. The listed control measures include various equipment, processes, policies and/or approved procedures. All employees are expected and required to follow the established controls. In addition to the above, all work areas have processes in place to identify hazards specific to that area. Trained Health and Safety Representatives in your area can assist you with any Health & Safety issue. Role/Task/Position Hazard Outcome Controls in place to Manage GENERAL HAZARDS VDU users (all employees) Manual and patient handling (all clinical staff) Working with public and clients (all clinical staff) Overuse/ergonomics Strain injury Workstation assessment, equipment and setup VDU Training Manually varying tasks Excess weight Strain Back Care Training Utilizing appropriate services Unwell/stressed service users and families Verbal Abuse, violence/aggression Stress Attend appropriate training Supervision Utilize team based processes Debriefs Be familiar with procedures for dealing with violence Waitemata Health -JOB DESCRIPTION - Case Manager Page 10

24 Working with public and clients (all clinical staff) Working with public in the community Driving for work company vehicles (All staff) Social Worker (watches, security, police) Unwell service users Infectious diseases Infection control training appropriate to area local procedures Utilizing protective equipment Vaccination programmes Occupational Health & Safety reporting, testing and follow up Isolation/lack of support Poor outcomes, Community Visits Policy (Health & Safety Manual) stress, potential Local procedures (e.g. cell phones, access to injury consultation) Team based reviews, risk management plans EAP (free counselling) regular supervision with manager Usual traffic hazards Breakdown/injury Current drivers licence Driver Responsibility Vehicle maintenance Insurance/roadside rescue Advanced Driver Training course All Staff Slips and falls Potential Injury All staff members are required to cleanup a spill or remove an unsafe obstacle Report hazard to Manager or Health & Safety Rep. All Staff Long hours Stress Report hazards, alert direct manager, attend regular Lack of training/support supervision Regular meetings and Bullying appropriate training EAP (free counselling) Harassment Policy/Officers Occupational Health & Safety assessments All Staff Machinery/electrical Potential Injury Regular maintenance / checklist Utilizing Waitemata Health -JOB DESCRIPTION - Case Manager Page 11

25 appliances Lack of service appropriate support services Report hazard to Manager or Health & Safety Rep All Staff Chemicals (very limited) Exposure/injury Clearly labelled and correctly stored Staff training Accompanying Safety Data Sheet (S.D.S) Waitemata Health -JOB DESCRIPTION - Case Manager Page 12

26 VERIFICATION: Employee: Department Head: Date: Waitemata Health -JOB DESCRIPTION - Case Manager Page 13

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