Cultural and Clinical Practitioner - AOD Clinician Te Tawharau o Te Whakatohea is situated in Opotiki, a coastal town in the sunny Bay of Plenty.
Te Tawharau o Te Whakatohea was established in 1952, and the Trust's primary role was to administer the assets of the trust on behalf of its beneficiaries and in accordance with the Maori Trust Board Act 1955.
The Trust's long-term vision, "Ko te kai hoki i Waiaua - to be the food bowl that feeds the world", confirms the Trust's entrepreneurial spirit, grounded in matauranga (knowledge), which weaves together our future strategic aspirations of being well educated, healthy, socially connected, economically and commercially sound; and living in a thriving environment.
With the recent changes comes a period of growth, as we see the return of significant assets and a newly appointed Board, that will continue to support the numerous developments currently underway and pave the way for growth into the future. It is an exciting time to be a part of our continued success story.
Te aheinga - The opportunity:
Working within Te Pou Oranga o Whakatohea at Te Whare Ora o Kopuarau, our pre and post methamphetamine facility, the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Clinician works to reduce methamphetamine related harm to individuals and their families. You will assist clients to develop pro-social behaviours, to prevent relapse and support the acquisition of knowledge, skills and motivation to initiate change and maintain long term quality of life.
Provide a clinical service to individuals and Whanau affected by methamphetamine.
Provide effective case management and delivery quality care to individuals and Whanau, using the assessment, planning, implementation case consult, review and evaluation processes.
Undertake comprehensive and accurate triage, assessment, risk assessment of clients using appropriate Kaupapa MHA tools.
Ensure Whanau are connected with the appropriate follow up interventions, supports and wrap around pathways.
Provide greater access to crisis support and services after hours from 1400 hours to 2100 hours.
Report back as required through our internal client database systems.
Relevant qualifications and 5+ years' experience in the following fields: Kaupapa Maori MHA, mental health services, alcohol & other drugs, government or NGO social services, child and/or health services, justice system, or whanau violence.
An understanding of advocacy and support, Whanau noho, Whanau hui, integrated approach, counselling/therapy, planned respite, medication monitoring, and review and health checks.
Competent in using client data base systems and Microsoft Office 365.
Holds a current New Zealand or relevant driver's license.
Current registration to relevant professional body.
If your skills and experience match this role, please APPLY NOW! Submit your expression of interest to ****** requesting the job description.
Check us out at: https://www.whakatohea.co.nz
Due to the large number of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.
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