Clinician, Fixed Term Parental Leave CoverThe position is 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE), days Monday to Friday.Full Time equivalent: Full Time - parental leave cover until December 2025A pre-employment police vetting and safety check are conditions of employment for this position.WELLSTOPCollaborative and supportive environmentFantastic wellness policies offeredOpportunities for learning and developmentAspiring towards working from a Maori world view.The AgencyWhiria Te Tangata WellStop is an innovative and well-established agency aimed at eliminating harmful sexual behaviour in our communities by providing assessment and treatment services to children, young people, and adults who present with harmful sexual behaviour. Our Clinicians make a significant difference in the lives of people, whanau, and communities by working with our clients to address and prevent the effects of sexual harm/violence.Whiria Te Tangata WellStop is committed to upholding and protecting the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our work. We believe in enhancing the mana of whanau through understanding tikanga and building relationships with mana whenua.The roleWe are looking for a Clinician to assess the treatment and support needs of child, youth, and adult clients who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour, and work alongside whanau and other supports impacted by this behaviour.The ideal candidate will have:A recognised qualification in psychology, social work, counselling, or similar.Be registered with a professional body and have a current Practicing Certificate (or be in the process of obtaining).Training and experience in delivering clinical and evidence-based treatment.Experience in the use of psychometrics, assessment, and formulation of client issues.Experience creating safety plans.Experience in working with issues of sexual abuse, trauma, mental health, and/or intellectual disability would be advantageous.The ability to work in a culturally responsive manner that demonstrates a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including experience with Kaupapa Maori models of practice.Connections with the local community and an ability to work effectively and collaboratively with whanau, hapu, and Iwi.You will be required to drive, so a FULL NZ driver's licence is required.To be considered for this position, you must already be located and resident in NZ, have either NZ citizenship/residency or a valid NZ work visa.What we will provide to you:A satisfying role where you can use your skills to really make a difference in the lives of families striving to move beyond harmful sexual behaviour.A great work environment with dedicated colleagues.Five weeks annual leave per year.Generous wellbeing allowance.The opportunity to work creatively and flexibly and learn new models of practice.Regular supervision.Support to learn Te Reo Maori.Opportunity to expand your skills to work with a variety of clients.To applyTo view the position description, visit our website: www.wellstop.org.nzTo apply for this position, please email your CV and cover letter to ****** by 5pm Monday 27 September 2024.For any questions, please contact Sandi Langford, Western Team Leader on mobile 021 349 973.
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