Opiate Substitution Treatment Case Manager
Vacancy No: TAR05610
Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki
Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community
Te Kaupapa – Mission
Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.
We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.
Taranaki - A place like no other
Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand's most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture.
E pa ana ki a tatou - About us
At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.
We believe having a workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.
When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:
A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
Access to clinical training and education
Up to date facilities
Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
Professional development
Korero mo te turanga - About the role
Opioid Substitution Treatment Case Manager
Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth
0.8 FTE (64 hours per fortnight)
Permanent Position
Are you an experienced Addictions Clinician and/or looking to gain more experience in this field? Are you passionate about delivering a high-quality service? Do you want to work in a dynamic OST and Addictions team?
We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced clinician to work in our small yet dynamic Opioid Substitution Treatment team, a part of our larger AOD Team. This clinician must be keen to develop their skills and expertise in this field to work in our passionate and dynamic multi-disciplinary addictions service.
The OST team works from a base site in New Plymouth with a satellite clinic in Hawera. The team provides a specialist service throughout Taranaki, for adults from the age of 18 years inclusive, who are receiving Opioid Substitution Treatment (Methadone or Buprenorphine). The service is structured around a multi-disciplinary team who provide case management functions to ensure the effective provision of OST Treatment, connect individuals to social supports, access to further AOD counselling or mental health support as required.
We will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to provide:
Assessment and specialised addiction treatment in our busy community outpatient addiction service in New Plymouth to adults aged 18 years and over;
Quality, evidence-based treatment in collaboration with people seeking support and the input of the wider multi-disciplinary team;
Opportunity to work individually with service users and whanau, collaboratively with colleagues and travel to rural Taranaki to provide services in our satellite clinic.
Mou - About you
Successful candidates will have:
Registration and current APC as a health practitioner such as an AOD Counsellor, Registered Nurse, Registered Social Worker.
Strong background and experience in addictions (preferred) or mental health service delivery;
Ability to work under pressure, be a good team player and positively contribute to service delivery;
Be prepared to travel across the Taranaki rohe to meet the needs of our people and have a willing, 'can do' attitude.
If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page.
For further information, please contact Ross Ekdahl – Manager Community MHAS on Email: ******
Applications Close Sunday 3 November 2024
Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai
By joining together, we will succeed
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