Te Whatu Ora Waitemata Clinical Supervisor – CADS Pregnancy and Parental Service (PPS) Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS) is looking for a full time registered health professional to provide clinical interventions and supervision in our Pregnancy and Parental Service (PPS) based in Point Chevalier, Tamaki Makaurau/Auckland.
About us: CADS is the largest Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD) service in New Zealand and provides free community and inpatient treatment from several locations across Tamaki Makaurau.
CADS is committed to empowering the community to reduce the harm associated with substance use and to promote recovery and wellbeing.
PPS is a multi-disciplinary, regional team which works with pregnant women and parents of children under three years of age who are experiencing issues related to substance use and disconnection from health and social services.
The whanau we work alongside also experience multiple and complex problems including family violence, physical and mental health issues, stigmatisation, inadequate housing, and socio-economic issues.
The aim of PPS is to improve outcomes for unborn and young children using evidence-based interventions to positively impact and enhance their future trajectories.
Our team is resourced to provide assertive outreach and spend time developing therapeutic relationships with tangata whai I te ora and their whanau.
We use a motivational, strengths-based and client-led approach, are recovery focused and practice within a harm reduction framework.
We also provide advocacy, service co-ordination and liaison, and robust risk assessment and safety planning, in order to support this priority population to make significant changes in their whanau and their own lives.
About the role: This is a senior role which sits within the PPS leadership team.
You would be supported to develop unique expertise and skills as well as using your existing skills to provide both ad hoc and scheduled clinical supervision.
The role also includes supporting and orientating new staff, and providing support and guidance for clinicians and peer support specialists in many aspects of their role.
You would also work alongside a number of whanau in a clinical/case management role.
About you: We are seeking an experienced, registered health professional from a discipline such as nursing, occupational therapy, social work, or AOD clinicians who have leadership experience.
A strengths and equity focus with a commitment to working with whaiora from a biopsychosocial approach are required.
You will have excellent clinical and communication skills as well as an ability to work autonomously, and accountably within a highly consultative team.
You will also have: Experience working in a community setting Full registration with a professional body (nursing, alcohol and other drug, social work, counselling, psychology, occupational therapy or related fields) Equity focus and ability to implement Te Tiriti O Waitangi in your daily work Full driver's licence Legal right to work in NZ Excellent computer and time management skills Preferred: Clinical experience in one or more of the following settings: mental health and/or addiction or child/family health field or maternity setting.
Experience working alongside other health and social service providers, both governmental and non-governmental organisations.
Benefits: Working for a regional service in the country's largest Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora district which provides opportunity for professional development and career progression.
10 days sick leave and 4 weeks annual leave Competitive salary and paid professional registration as per collective agreement Regular supervision, training and professional development Our Values: At Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Waitemata we are driven by our values "everyone matters," "with compassion," "connected" and "better, best, brilliant."
We are committed to living up to these values to give you the right balance of autonomy, support, development, encouragement and aroha.
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If you have any queries please contact Anne Crawford, Manager at 021 815-134.
For more information about our recruitment process, please contact Joanna Seruga, Recruitment Consultant at ******.
To be considered for this position please apply directly online at: quoting reference number WDHB18659 or click the "apply now" button on this page.
Job Number: WDHB18659 Advert Closing Date: 26 August 2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr
