Aod Clinician

**Alcohol and Drug Clinician - Auckland Opioid Treatment Service - Te Whatu Ora, Waitemata**
- **Permanent, Full-time position**:

- **Monday to Friday**:

- **Based in Henderson**

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 Us**

**About the Role**

AOTS uses a harm reduction philosophy, supporting people towards recovery and supporting people in their communities. The treatment programme is characterised by comprehensive assessment, individual recovery planning, and a long-term treatment approach where indicated.

The role is rewarding and AOTS strongly supports professional development with a comprehensive orientation process.

Using your empathic approach, with excellent written, communication and time management skills you will carry a caseload of clients receiving medication treatment prescribed by CADS and/or primary care.

You will be supported by a multi-disciplinary team of like-minded health professionals who embrace diversity and share a commitment to working with clients in partnership to achieve their goals.

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**About You**

**Essential**:

- You will have a sense of social justice
- Enjoy working with people in all their complexity with a non-judgemental attitude.
- excellent engagement and communication skills
- ability to work autonomously within a team. You will also have:

- Full registration with a professional body (e.g. DAPAANZ, nursing, social work, counselling, psychology, occupational therapy)
- Drivers licence
- Legal right to work in NZ
- Ability to implement Te Tiriti O Waitangi in your daily work

**Ideally, the incumbent will also have**:

- Clinical experience in mental health, alcohol/drug, social work or related fields, preferably as a key worker
- Post graduate qualification in alcohol and drug work or related fields

**Benefits**:

- Working for a regional service in with opportunities for professional development and career progression
- 10 days sick leave and 4 weeks annual leave
- Competitive salary and paid professional registration as per collective agreement
- Regular supervision and training

**Our Values**

At Te Whatu Ora Waitematā we are driven by our values “everyone matters,” “with compassion,” “connected” and “better, best, brilliant.” We are committed to living up to these values to give you the right balance of autonomy, support, development, encouragement and aroha.

For any enquiries about the position, please phone Karen Vince, Charge Nurse Manager, on 09 8155 830.

**Job Number: WDHB19657**

**Closing Date: 6 June 2025