Te āheinga - The opportunity:

Working within Te Pou Oranga o Whakatōhea, the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Clinician works to reduce the alcohol and other drug related harm to individuals and their families. You will assist clients to develop pro-social behaviours, to prevent relapse and support the acquisition of knowledge, skills and motivation to initiate change and maintain long term quality of life.

 

Ngā Kawenga me ngā Mahi – Duties & responsibilities:

• Provide a clinical service to individuals and Whānau affected by alcohol and other drug issues.

• Provide effective case management and delivery quality care to individuals and Whānau, using the assessment, planning, implementation case consult, review and evaluation processes.

• Identify and mobilise immediate intervention and support, to stabilise crisis within 24 – 72 hours.

• Ensure Whānau are connected with the appropriate follow up interventions, supports and wrap around pathways.

• Provide greater access to crisis support and services after hours from 1400 hours to 2100 hours.

• Report back as required through our internal client database systems.

 

Ngā wheako me ngā pūkenga - Experience & Skills required:

• Relevant qualifications and 5+ years’ experience in the following fields: Kaupapa Māori MHA, mental health services, alcohol & other drugs, government or NGO social services, child and/or health services, justice system, or whānau violence.

• An understanding of advocacy and support, Whānau noho, Whānau hui, integrated approach, counselling/therapy, planned respite, medication monitoring, and review and health checks.

• Competent in using client data base systems and Microsoft Office 365.

• Holds a current New Zealand or relevant driver’s license.

• Current registration to relevant professional body.

 

If your skills and experience match this role, please APPLY NOW! Submit your expression of interest to peopleandculture@whakatohea.co.nz requesting the job description.

 

Check us out at: https://www.whakatohea.co.nz

 

Due to the large number of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.