Allied Health Clinician- Community Alcohol and Drug Service (CADS)

Accepting applications from current Health New Zealand employees only

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital

Contract: Permanent- Full time (1 FTE)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We are looking for a Allied Health Clinician ie Registered Social Worker, Registered Occupational Therapist or Alcohol and Drug Clinician to join our Community Alcohol and Drug Service (CADS) as a Case Manager.

The role of a CADS Case Manager is to provide case management support to adults who experience moderate – severe addiction issues, alongside moderate – severe mental health difficulties or associated physical health issues.

Our CADS Case Managers work within our multi-disciplinary team to get the best outcomes for our people and their whānau. Our CADS Case Managers apply evidence-based practices, such as Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, in an individualised manner while also working with other services and organisations to address obstacles to recovery.

We have stable staffing levels and good workflow management, and this means that our caseloads are very low in relation to national averages. Our CADS Case Managers typically have approximately 15 people that they work directly with. These low caseloads mean that staff can be intentional when working with clients’, and can take on other roles of interest within the service.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Te Whatu Ora- Tūhonohono Addiction Services (CADS and the Opioid Treatment Service) is a multidisciplinary team comprising of nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, medical, and administration staff. We are a collective of skilled professionals that value working in a client and whānau centred manner, including cultural and community connections, to deliver high-quality services. The team offers specialist services for adults experiencing addiction and mental health issues with a focus on providing evidenced-based interventions. We strive to create a climate of safety for ourselves and colleagues and have been found to be one of the most safe and supportive workplaces in MHAIDS. .

We are dedicated to staff development and run specialist in-service training, cultural supervision and comprehensive orientation packages. Our staff are encouraged and supported to complete further education and have completed Post-Grad. Certificates in areas such as Nursing, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

About you

An understanding of Te ao Māori, including Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga, and te Reo would be an advantage. Previous experience of working in the Mental Health and Addiction sector, and evidence of competency in this specialist area is also an advantage.

Support client’s mental health and addiction needs.
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Engage clients in their recovery journey.
Undertake comprehensive assessments and planning.
Work closely with other services and NGO’s.
Current APC in relevant discipline.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

Accepting applications from current Health New Zealand employees only

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Marianne.Lovgren@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.

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