Drug and Alcohol Clinician/Mental Health Professional at Southern District Health Board (Invercargill/Dunedin), Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Community Mental Health Service, Dunstan Hospital (Lakes District)

Competitive salary, plus Kiwisaver, plus subsidised gym membership.

• Permanent positions available, full, and part-time!
• Competitive salary, plus discounted health insurance, plus subsidised gym membership
• Join a committed and collaborative team!

Mō te tūranga - About the role:

• Manage your own small case load of clients on Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST) across the central Otago area (including Roxburgh, Alexandra, Cromwell and (at times) Wanaka)
• Maintain regular contact with other DHB Health Services, and NGOs to ensure the best results, with a holistic wrap around approach
• Provide one-on-one assessment and counselling for clients with other substance use problems
• Facilitate evidence based/best practice intervention processes (including assessment, treatment planning, intervention) according to your profession's scope of practice
• Active involvement in the local Community Mental Health team on-call roster (approximately two evenings per week and at times weekends), and development towards becoming a Duly Authorised Officer administering the Mental Health Act

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Mōu ake - About you:

• Demonstrated compassion and friendliness, backed up by a resilient mindset
• Solid understanding of addiction issues and previous experience working with clients with co-existing problems (CEP)
• Registered Health Professional with previous experience in Mental Health, with current APC or DAPAANZ Registered, preferably holding relevant post-graduate qualifications
• An innovative thinker and team-player who uses initiative and embraces change
• Ideally two-years' experience in mental and physical health assessment, with an interest in specialist addictions

As this position may require driving to various towns in the district, a full and clean NZ drivers' licence is required.

Painga - Benefits:

• Ski slopes and gorgeous landscapes at your doorstep
• Continuous support for career development
• Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
• Access to a range of retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Feed your bold side out of hours in the most adventurous region of NZ!

Mō mātou - About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Utu whānui - Salary range

This salary for this position will be in accordance with the relevant salary scale for the successful applicant's occupation.

The following collective agreements may be applied based on the relevant occupation.

• DHBs/PSA Allied, Public Health, Scientific and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement (expiring 30 June 2023)
• DHBs/APEX Psychologists Multi-Employer Collective Agreement (1 June 2021 - 31 May 2023)
• DHBs/NZNO Nursing and Midwifery Multi-Employer Collective Agreement (2 August 2020 - 31 October 2022)

Rā mōnehu - Closing date: Sunday, 14 August 2022.

Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Tono ināianei - Apply now

For further information please contact Emily Atkinson, Recruitment Advisor, (03) 470 9176, emily.atkinson@southerndhb.govt.nz

All conversations will be confidential in nature.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/

Pre-employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:

• Occupational health assessment
• Police vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)

Covid vaccination requirements

Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021, to be employed with Southern DHB you will be required to be fully vaccinated and have received a booster vaccine against COVID-19. You will need to provide proof of this to Occupational Health staff.

To apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/job-invite/13467/