Aod Practitioner -Tu Manawa Ora Prison-Based Programmes

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Do you want to make a real difference in men's lives?
Prison-based role
Full time, 40 hours per week

 
Odyssey House Christchurch and Purapura Whetu are proud to be in partnership delivering AOD prison-based programmes.We are looking for an Alcohol and Other Drug Practitioner to join our friendly team at Christchurch Men's Prison.
We work together providing holistic health and wellbeing programmes within a multidisciplinary team to support tangata whaiora affected by problematic alcohol and other drug (AOD) use challenges.
We are looking for a AOD Practitioner to join our services based in Christchurch prisons and to predominantly work in the remand space at Christchurch Men's Prison.
As an AOD Practitioner, you will join a team of clinical, peer support and cultural staff, providing a multi-disciplinary approach to working with our client group.
 
In this role, you will be- Delivering education and therapeutic groups within the prison- Developing treatment plans and assessments to deliver a tailored approach to client needs- Supporting a multi-disciplinary team of clinical, peer support and cultural staff- Using a strengths-based approach to delivering elective topics and activities
 
To be successful in this role, you will- Ideally hold or be prepared to work toward a Registration with an allied health profession such as Social Work, OT, NZAC, DAPAANZ etc- Have good organisational skills- Be a team player- A good understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and knowledge of tikanga Maori /Te Reo Maori- A non judgmental approach to working with tangata whaiora
 
You will be part of a dedicated team working across prison sites, and a valued member of the wider Odyssey and Purapura Whetu whanau.
For the job description, and application form, visit our website: www.pw.maori.nz/job-vacancies
Please apply by sending a CV and covering letter. Any patai, please contact Dean Te Hae by emailing: ****** or call 027 6115 550.
Applications will be processed as they are received.


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