Alcohol and Other Drug Clinician - Regional Forensic Service

at  Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Waikato

Hutt Valley, Wellington, New Zealand -

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Immediate22 Aug, 2024Not Specified23 May, 2024N/AGood communication skillsNoNo
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Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District
Location: Porirua, Wellington
Service: MHAIDS, Regional Forensic Service
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Salary: To be negotiated

MOŪ - ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a clinician who is interested in and committed to improving the health and well-being, and future prospects of people affected by alcohol and other drug use. Participation into service development is also essential.
This AOD appointment is based within the Lower Hutt Court with weekly travel required to provide AOD Counselling to community clients with the Forensic Community Mental Health Service.

Applicants must have:

  • a recognised health professional qualification and registration, e.g. Social Worker, Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Counselling.
  • Or Registered member of DAPAANZ (Drug and Alcohol Practitioners Association of Aotearoa NZ)
  • Experience in alcohol and drug counselling in a health setting
  • Current driver - s license

E PĀ ANA KI A TATOU - ABOUT US

Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.
Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
To find out more about us click on the following links:
Capital and Coast
Hutt Valley
Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service

How To Apply:

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Responsibilities:

As the Alcohol and Other Drugs Clinician your primary purpose is to:

  • Provide brief AOD assessments to clients in the Court setting.
  • Provide the Judge with a summary of the findings along with appropriate recommendations
  • Liaise with other AOD services for the purpose of referrals when required.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

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Hutt Valley, Wellington, New Zealand