Alcohol And Drug Clinician

7 days ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Te Kuuwaha o te Waiora - 135C Silverdale Road, Hamilton * Permanent – 80 hours per fortnight * This is a new service committed to providing a well-integrated and cohesive clinical and cultural model of care that will ensure services provided to tāngata whaiora and their whānau enhance their Oranga, Mana and dignity.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role As an experienced Alcohol and drug clinician, you will play a key role in an intensive, personalised, Māori led and clinically underpinned response to the health, cultural and social needs of approximately 70 tāngata whaiora and their whānau in the Waikato region.
This group of tāngata whaiora who have been identified as having high needs, and who are not getting these needs met by the current service system are predominately Māori (about 70 per cent).
'High need' has been defined as a mixture of mental health and addiction problems, physical health conditions, and disability combined with significant impairment and disadvantage across a range of social, psychological, behavioural, occupational and interpersonal domains.
Day to day you will assess the client's readiness to change and assess immediate risk and safety concerns.
You will design, implement and evaluate a range of alcohol and drug groups and educational programs matched to the strengths, needs, characteristics preferences and goals of participants.
Click here to view the position description.
About the Team Our success is driven by the ability and willingness to liaise and work alongside Kaimahi across the Waikato region, internally and externally, to provide a flexible community-based multi-disciplinary, intensive treatment and rehabilitation service for tāngata whaiora and their whānau.
About Hamilton Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture.
Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history.
The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds.
Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival.
With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.
For more information on living and working in Waikato click here About you * Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
* Experience in upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
* Bachelor level qualification eligible for DAPAANZ full registration.
* Minimum of 5 years work experience working with high need individuals and or whanau experiencing significant mental health and addiction problems.
* A strong desire to work from a te ao Māori perspective, acknowledging contributions from both cultural and clinical perspectives.
* Current full drivers license.
Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.
We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply To apply please click "Apply online" or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Robyn Payne at ****** We will review applications as received and will proceed with the recruitment process once we have a successful candidate.

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