Registered Health Clinician - Alcohol & Drug Counsellor at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau, Northland
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Mental Health and Addictions Services, Far North (Permanent, Full time)
Are you seeking that role with real impact and meaning? Would you like to see the tangible outcome of your work, in your community, every day? At Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand, we're driving health equality for Te Tai Tokerau, and we want you to be a part of our diverse and passionate whānau.
Te Whatu Ora is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.
About the Role;
We are looking for an Alcohol and Drug Counsellor to join our supportive Mental Health and Addictions services multidisciplinary team full time (40 hours per week) based in Kaitaia.
We provide a full range of mental health and alcohol and drug services including assessment, group therapy, family/whānau and individual interventions. We work with both the person and their family to achieve the best possible results.
This role offers opportunities to support positive health outcomes for Maori receiving treatment and care in Northland. You will provide a referral, assessment, alcohol and drug interventions and duty intervention service within Alcohol and Drug Services. Applicants need to possess a willingness to contribute to the ongoing improvement of the service by participating in the development and delivery of quality enhancement initiatives.
About you:
- A current full drivers' licence and ability to travel throughout Northland as required.
- A recognised qualification in Alcohol and Drug Studies, Counselling, Social Work, Nursing, Social Sciences or related fields
- Registered with a professional body. If not a registered health professional, eligibility for DAPAANZ registration or Provisional Registration.
Benefits:
- A supportive work environment and multidisciplinary team
- Interesting and wide variety of work involved to keep you engaged and motivated
- Plenty of professional development opportunities
- Rewarding role with opportunity to make a difference within your community
A career with Te Whatu Ora will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.
Our people live our values:
Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do
Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated
Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion
Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding
Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation
Vacancy No: AH24-029
Closes: 7 August 2024
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau |
Location: | Northland |
Position type: | Permanent Full time |
Category: | Community Services |
Date listed: | 17-Jul-2024 |
Salary range: | |
Closing date: | 07-Aug-2024 |
Reference: | NZ/AH24-029 |
Attachment: | AH24-029 - JD - Registered Health Clinician AOD Counsellor-Takawaenga Far North.pdf (PDF, 745KB) Job Description |
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Website: | https://www.northlanddhb.org.nz/ |
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