Advanced Practitioner

at  Odyssey

Are you an experienced Clinician wanting better resourcing and more creative interventions?
We are now looking for a registered Clinician with health sector/addictions experience to take on the Advanced Practitioner role for a brand-new service in partnership with CADS that aims to provide continuing care for tāngata whai ora and their whānau under the (Substance Addiction - Compulsory Assessment and Treatment (SACAT) Act.
Based at our New Lynn community hub Te Tāwharau; this community-based pilot covers the whole Auckland region from Wellsford down to Port Waikato. The service is mobile with access to a flexi-fund, ensuring we are adequately resourced to provide agile, creative and responsive support.
You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that supports whai ora with addiction (alcohol & drug) and co-existing physical and mental health challenges on their recovery journey. The service hours are 10am – 6pm, with some flexibility required to be responsive to tangata whai ora and their whānau.

An outstanding Clinician, you will also have:

• A relevant qualification & full HPCA/DAPAANZ registration
• Experience of complex case management in a health, mental health and/or addictions setting
• Expertise in risk management and holistic addiction/mental health models of care
• Excellent relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders & external agencies
• Demonstrated knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and of the cultural norms and customs of tangāta whenua, Pacific peoples and other diverse cultural groups
• Strong communication, prioritisation and organisational skills
• A collaborative approach and ability to work flexibly in a changing environment
• A full New Zealand driver’s licence

In return we offer:

• A competitive salary of $75,940 to $83,865 depending on registration and experience
• A work car (for service delivery and commuting to/from work) + a laptop and mobile phone
• 22 days annual leave and 5 days paid study leave per annum
• A Monday to Friday role, no shift or weekend work
• The opportunity to be involved in the development of a new community service.

More about us:
Odyssey has supported thousands of New Zealanders whose lives are affected by alcohol, drug or other addiction challenges. We wholeheartedly believe that everyone living in New Zealand should have the opportunity to live life to the fullest, to feel hopeful about their future and to have meaningful relationships with friends and whānau.
To apply, please send us your CV and a cover letter, and complete the additional information questionnaire online by connecting on the link below. For all enquiries, please contact Michelle Nicholson on 021 578262.

Please refer the Job description for details