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1 Date: May 2012 Job Title : Registered Social Worker, Mason Clinic Department : Regional Forensic Psychiatry Services Location : Regional Forensic Psychiatry Services Carrington Road Gate 2, UNITEC Site Pt Chevalier Auckland Reporting To : Associate Service Manager through Team Manager Direct Reports : Team Manager Senior Social Worker Functional Relationships with : Internal - Clinical Director, Regional Forensic Psychiatry Services - Service Manager, Regional Forensic Psychiatry Services - Associate Managers - Team/Unit Manager - Multidisciplinary Team - Social Work Colleagues (Mason Clinic, DHB) - Professional Advisor, Mental Health Social Work - Social Work Professional Lead (WDHB) - Regional Forensic Psychiatry Services Staff - Clients and Family/Whanau - Consumer Advisors - Maori and Pacific Island Cultural Teams - Forensic Community Team - Prison Team - Court Liaison Team External - Statutory (ie: WINZ, CYFS etc) and Community Agencies - Department of Corrections (Probation and Prison0 - Staff and Students of Social Work Training Establishments - Accommodation Providers and Non Government Organisations - Waitemata DHB and other DHB Mental Health Teams - Forensic Social Workers Nationally - LCS (WDHB) and Res.Rehab. Coordinators from ADHB and Counties Manukau - Members of other Mental Health Teams within WDHB Purpose : - To provide a professional, quality social work service to clients of Regional Forensic Psychiatry Services and their families/whanau, working within a Recovery focus. Regional Forensic Psychiatric Service Page 1

2 - To maintain an effective working relationship with all Members of the multidisciplinary team. KEY TASKS 1. To practice as a social worker, providing a professional social work service to clients families/whanau and multidisciplinary team. EXPECTED OUTCOMES Provide focussed social work assessment and interventions with clients. Social work interventions and outcomes to be recorded in HCC in a timely manner. 2. To actively contribute to client care plans, as directed. Social work reports to be provided and updated as required. Social work issues for clients are highlighted to the clinical team, to encourage understanding of the social and cultural background of the client. 3. To work as an effective team member. Actively participate in the multidisciplinary team to achieve integrated outcomes for clients. To contribute to policy and clinical meetings. Attend clinical review meetings and present social work issues, as relevant. Demonstrate understanding of Recovery principles. Maintain active and timely communication between the team and relevant agencies, as required. To be actively involved in discharge planning. To fulfil those responsibilities as deemed appropriate by manager. 4. To be conversant with relevant legislation and WDHB policies pertinent to social work To advise clinical team re process and initiate applications for Protection of Personal and role and Regional Forensic Psychiatry Property Rights Act Services requirements. To be familiar with current legislation and WDHB policies pertaining to Domestic Violence and Child Protection, Mental Health, Criminal Justice and other legislation, as 5. To work in partnership with families/whanau and significant others. 6. To ensure that practice is ethical and that personal safety and the safety of clients are considered at all times. 7. To actively network amongst other agencies, mental health professionals, non government organisations and recognised required. To support involvement of and communication between the clinical team and family/whanau regarding client s progress and care plans. To acknowledge the psycho-social needs of family/whanau/and significant others and facilitate appropriate supports. To provide necessary information to assist others in meeting the client s needs within the framework of the Privacy Act A therapeutic environment for clients is maintained within the context of professional confidentiality. To ensure up to date working knowledge of community resources and culturally appropriate support networks. Regional Forensic Psychiatric Service Page 2

3 KEY TASKS EXPECTED OUTCOMES accommodation providers. To liaise with Locality Coordination Services in WDHB and needs assessors from Northland, ADHB and Counties Manukau as appropriate, to facilitate successful transition from Mason Clinic. 8. Practice indicates clear understanding of Client perspectives and concerns are professional boundaries with clients and colleagues. respected and professional relationships are maintained in all practice areas. Positive working relationships with colleagues to be developed and maintained through respect, good communication and understanding of professional diversity. In the event of conflict or breakdown in communication appropriate processes are followed to ensure issues are addressed in a timely manner. 9. To demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development. 10. To recognise the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi while acknowledging cultural and To complete orientation and mandatory training as stipulated in WDHB and RFPS policies. To participate in WDHB Performance Development Review Process. To ensure that regular supervision takes place to address practice/professional issues, areas of difficulty and quality of social work service is reviewed. Professional development is sought by active participation in appropriate in-service or outsourced education, reading relevant literature and seeking other resources. To prioritise attendance at Forensic Social Work meetings. To attend monthly WDHB mental health social Regional Forensic Psychiatric Service Page 3 work meetings. To provide supervision to social work students on placement within RFPS, as advised by senior social worker and team manager. To demonstrate flexibility regarding willingness to work in a variety of forensic settings, as directed by senior social worker and management. To participate in client education programmes and groups across the service. Professional issues are addressed by consultation with Professional Advisor. To maintain professional affiliations. Membership of Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers will be encouraged. To maintain Social Work Registration, as per WDHB policy and ensure that Annual Practising Certificate remains current. WDHB s commitment to biculturalism is honoured.

4 KEY TASKS EXPECTED OUTCOMES social differences of all groups. Cultural advice is sought from Maori and Pacific cultural advisors and Asian/other services, as required. To attend culturally appropriate training available within WDHB to enhance cultural competencies. 11. Services are delivered in accordance with Orientation and mandatory training is Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Services completed. and WDHB health philosophies, priorities and objectives. Care delivery is Recovery Philosophies and core values are known and supported. focussed. Client s rights and responsibilities are actively supported. All conduct is ethical and confidential. Safety standards are known and met. To recognise Individual Responsibility for Workplace Health and Safety under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 Company health and safety policies are read and understood and relevant procedures applied to their own work activities Workplace hazards are identified and reported, including self management of hazards where appropriate Can identify health and safety representative for area Regional Forensic Psychiatric Service Page 4

5 Behavioural Competencies Adheres to Waitemata District Health Boards 4 Organisational Values of: Every single person matters, whether a patient / client, family member or a staff member We see our work in health as a vocation and more than a job, We are aware of the suffering of these entrusted to our care. We are driven by a desire to relieve that suffering. This philosophy drives our caring approach and means we will strive to do everything we can to relieve suffering and promote wellness. We need to be connected with our community. We need to be connected within our organisation across disciplines and teams. This is to ensure care is seamless and integrated to achieve the best possible health outcomes for our patients/clients and their families. We seek continuous improvement in everything we do. We will become the national leader in health care delivery. Behavioural Competencies Behaviour Demonstrated Communicates and Works Co-operatively Actively looks for ways to collaborate with and assist others to improve the experience of the healthcare workforce, patients & their families and the community & Iwi. Is Committed to Learning Proactively follows up development needs and learning opportunities for oneself and direct reports. Is Transparent Communicates openly and engages widely across the organisation. Enacts agreed decisions with integrity. Is Customer Focused Responds to peoples needs appropriately and with effective results Identifies opportunities for innovation and improvement Works in Partnership to Reduce Inequality in Outcomes Works in a way that: Demonstrates awareness of partnership obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi. Shows sensitivity to cultural complexity in the workforce and patient population. Ensures service provision that does not vary because of peoples personal characteristics. Improves health Work practices show a concern for the promotion of health and well-being for self and others. Prevents Harm Follows policies and guidelines designed to prevent harm. Acts to ensure the safety of themselves and others. VERIFICATION: Employee: Regional Forensic Psychiatric Service Page 5

6 Manager: Date: Review Date: Note: This job description forms part of an individual s contract of employment with WDHB and must be attached to that contract. Regional Forensic Psychiatric Service Page 6

7 PERSON SPECIFICATION POSITION TITLE: Registered Social Worker Mason Clinic Minimum Preferred Qualification Further social work study in health/mental health social work. Degree in social work. Experience Previous experience of social work practice within health/mental health Professional Affiliation Membership of ANZASW Registration with NZ Social Work Registration Board. Skills/Knowledge/Behaviour Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrates ability to work sensitively with all cultures Knowledge of judicial system including ethnicity, age, and the interface of mental health. disability, sexuality, gender as outlined in Waitemata Good physical and mental DHB Mission Statement. health. Sound social work Ability to respect other knowledge base. people s values and culture. Knowledge of mental health Sense of humour. Ability to work under stress. Broad life experience. Ability to think creatively. Knowledge of rehabilitation approaches Regional Forensic Psychiatric Service Page 7 issues. Understanding of the nature of organisations and knowledge of social service policies and systems. Commitment to empowerment of clients and families/whanau Effective communication skills, oral and written. Good community/networking skills. Professional focus and ability to relate well to social work colleagues. Ability to work autonomously. Good time management. Ability to develop good working relationships. Commitment to maintaining high professional standard and work ethics. Ability to be empathic,

8 energetic, innovative. To demonstrate integrity and professionalism in all aspects of social work practice. To be responsible and accountable for all actions undertaken in the course of duties. Holder of current driver s licence. Regional Forensic Psychiatric Service Page 8