Opiate Substitution Treatment Case Manager at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Taranaki, Taranaki
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. Clickhere to read more information about Taranaki.
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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 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, Have a look at
· Project Maunga - our New Facilities currently under construction check this out on our website www.tdhb.org/maunga.shtml
· Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
The OST Case Manager will be able to provide assessment and specialised OST treatment in our busy community outpatient addiction service in New Plymouth to adults aged 18 years and over . We will be able to offer the successful candidate the opportunity to provide quality, evidence based treatment in collaboration with people seeking support and the input of the wider multi disciplinary team. You will also have the opportunity to work individually with service users and whanau, collaboratively with colleagues and travel to rural Taranaki to provide services in our satellite clinics.
Our ideal candidates will have advance assessment skills, a broad range of experience in Opioid Substitution Treatment services or a willingness to learn Opioid Substitution Treatment, and a good knowledge base of mental health and addiction services available both within and focused on specialist addiction providers but also community based and primary services.
We are looking for health practitioners with current APCs and scope of practice to enable working in mental health and addiction services as well as a commitment and enthusiasm to drive change in our service as set down within the service plan.
We can offer you a welcoming and supportive environment with a team that is committed to ensuring you are successful in your role. We will also provide a comprehensive orientation process when you start so that you become familiar not only with our service but also the wider mental health sector in Taranaki.
Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?
If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page.
Forfurther information,please contact Gabby Wardon Email: ******
Applications Close 30 April 2024 Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai By joining together, we will succeed
Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Taranaki
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