Alcohol And Other Drug Counsellor

3 weeks ago

New Plymouth, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Taranaki Full time

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.
We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.
Taranaki - A place like no other
Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand's most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture.
At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.
We believe having a workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.
When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:
A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
Access to clinical training and education
Up to date facilities
Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
Alcohol and Other Drug Counsellor
Permanent Position
Are you an experienced Addictions Clinician and/or looking to gain more experience in this field?
Are you passionate about delivering a high-quality service?
Do you want to work in a dynamic Alcohol and Addictions team?
We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Alcohol and other Drug Counsellor or a clinician who is keen to develop their skills and expertise in this field to work in our passionate and dynamic multi-disciplinary Alcohol and Addictions team.
The Alcohol and Addiction's team works from a base site in New Plymouth and has satellite clinics in Waitara, Opunake, Hawera & Stratford. The team provides a specialist service throughout Taranaki, for adults from the age of 18 years inclusive, who are experiencing problematic alcohol and/or substance abuse and dependency issues. The service is structured around a diverse multi-disciplinary team who provide 1-1 counselling, group therapy work, detoxification treatment, Opioid Substitution Treatment and Co-existing Problems treatment.
We will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to provide:
Assessment and specialised addiction treatment in our busy community outpatient addiction service in New Plymouth to adults aged 18 years and over;
Quality, evidence-based treatment in collaboration with people seeking support and the input of the wider multi-disciplinary team;
Opportunity to work individually with service users and whanau, collaboratively with colleagues and travel to rural Taranaki to provide services in our satellite clinics.
Successful candidates will have:
AOD Counselling qualification pre-requisite
Registration with DAPANZ (Drug and Alcohol Practitioners' Association Aotearoa–New Zealand) ;
Experience in mental health and addictions service delivery;
Ability to work under pressure, be a good team player and positively contribute to service delivery;
Be prepared to travel across Taranaki rohe to meet the needs of our people and have a willing, 'can do' attitude.
We can offer you a welcoming and supportive environment with a team that is committed to ensuring you are successful in your role. We will also provide a comprehensive orientation process when you start so that you become familiar not only with our service but also the wider mental health sector in Taranaki.
If you want to make an application click on 'Apply Online' from within this page. For further information, please contact Ross Ekdahl – Manager Community MHAS on Email: ******
Applications Close Friday 11 October 2024
Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai
By joining together, we will succeed
Job details Job Reference: TAR05598
Location: North Island - Taranaki - New Plymouth
Job type: Permanent Full time
Expertise: Clinical - Mental Health - Alcohol and Drug Counsellor

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