Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counsellor

4 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Waitematadhb Full time

Role Overview

This permanent full-time role is based in Kingsland and is part of the Waitemata DHB team.

Key Responsibilities

  • You will work as part of a dynamic team to support and empower young people and their whanau to achieve treatment goals.
  • Develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with rangatahi and their families.
  • Provide evidence-based interventions and assessments.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery.

Requirements

  • A recognised health-related tertiary qualification.
  • Full or provisional registration with a relevant professional body (dapaanz, nursing, social work, counselling, or related fields).
  • Relevant knowledge and experience working with rangatahi and their families/whanau.
  • Knowledge of the concepts and implications of harm reduction and evidence-based AOD interventions.
  • Experience with clinical assessment, treatment planning, and goal setting in relation to substance use and/or mental health issues.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge and experience working with health and social services.
  • Experience in counselling and capacity to facilitate evening groups if needed.
  • Relevant postgraduate health or education-related tertiary qualification.
  • Relevant training in family work.


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