Alcohol & Other Drugs Clinician - West Coast at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai o Poutini West Coast, Greymouth

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Part-time, fixed-term 0.8FTE role covering parental leave for 12 months with our Alcohol & other Drugs team
  
• Strong experience within Mental Health and Addiction services
• Excellent communication & relationship building skills are vital to this role

Ehara taku I toa takitahi engari, he toa takitini

My strength, is not the strength  of one, it is the strength of many

Mō te tūnga | About the role

• Managing a case load of AOD generic clients and longer term OST clients
• Practice evidence based treatment for our patients
• Support and encourage patients through their recovery journey

We are looking for a Registered Health Professional to expertly support our patients on their mental health and addictions recovery. You will have the support of the Mental Health and Addiction Services to explore further study and qualifications as well. This role is an excellent role for a mental health and /or additions professional who is looking to extend their scope or to make a change. 

This fixed-term is 12 months covering parental leave;

• Proposed Start Date: 08/05/2023
• End Date of Fixed Term: 24/05/2024

Ko wai koe | About You

• Ability to work autonomously within a hospital and community setting
• Excellent cultural competency
• High standards of professionalism

Mō mātou - About us

From July last year the West Coast DHB transitioned across to Te Whatu Ora - Health NZ. This is a great opportunity to make a difference at a time of significant change in the healthcare sector.

Te Tai o Poutini West Coast we are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one.

We are passionate about attracting, recruiting and retaining talented people - become part of our team.

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Ngā hua - Benefits

Being part of the Te Tai o Poutini West Coast, you will enjoy a fantastic benefits scheme, the opportunity for flexible working arrangements and ongoing focus on your career development.

Tono ināianei - Apply Now

Applications are only accepted online so please visit our website at www.cdhbcareers.co.nz complete an application.

Should you have any questions about the clinical aspects of the position, please contact Brent Doncliff, Clinical Nurse Manager on 03-769-7805 ext. 2567) or email brent.doncliff@wcdhb.health.nz

General Enquiries: Natalie Gaunt - Recruitment Specialist -  Natalie.Gaunt@cdhb.health.nz

The role that you are applying for is one that may only be performed by a person who has been vaccinated against Covid-19. It is therefore a condition of this application that you are vaccinated against Covid-19. This vaccination requirement includes gaining Booster Doses required to perform your role under the Health Order. As a person working in the health and disability sector you will meet many people, some of whom may be vulnerable.  Without a vaccine, there is the risk that you may contract Covid-19.  The requirement to be vaccinated is to keep you safe and also to endeavour to protect others against the potential transmission of Covid-19 as a result of you contracting it in the course of your employment.