Mental Health and Addiction Specialist

4 days ago


Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Full time

**Job Summary:**

We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health and Addiction Specialist to join our team at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora. As a key member of our Raahui Pookeka Hauora Hub, you will play a vital role in providing intensive, personalised care to individuals with high needs.

**Key Responsibilities:**

  • Assess client readiness to change and identify immediate risk and safety concerns.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate alcohol and drug groups and educational programmes tailored to individual strengths, needs, and preferences.
  • Facilitate client access to addiction interventions, providing intervention or referrals as needed.
  • Recognise and respond to co-occurring physical and mental health issues.

**About You:**

  • Competency in Te ao Māori principles and Maatauranga Māori approaches is essential.
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience working with high-need individuals or whānau experiencing significant mental health and addiction problems.
  • A strong desire to work from a Te ao Māori perspective, balancing cultural and clinical perspectives.

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