Job Description - Addiction Counsellor Community Mental Health and Addiction service (HAU02294)
Vacancy No:HAU02294
Tairawhiti, GisborneMonday - FridayPermanent contractHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.
Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the RoleAn exciting opportunity has come up for an experienced Registered Addictions Counsellor to work across our services.
This role will support better outcomes for people experiencing alcohol and other drug issues.
This role is based in the community and will provide comprehensive assessments, case management, and risk planning supporting whanau to lead their recovery.
You will be motivated to contribute to service development, quality improvement projects, and leadership roles along with undertaking your clinical duties.
You can view the Position Description here.
Working for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'.
We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work.
It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusionWe want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us.
Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment.
If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community, or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Cilla Allen at 021 241 3811.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
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