Registered Health Clinician Alcohol and Drug Screening

2x Fixed term full time 1.0FTE (80 hours a fortnight) at Nelson Hospital until 31 June 2027. This exciting opportunity is part of a nationally funded pilot programme supporting the Government's Action Plan to Address Methamphetamine Harm. About the Role Based primarily within the Emergency Department (ED) at Nelson Hospital, you will play a key role in establishing and delivering alcohol and other drug screening, brief intervention, and referral pathways for patients presenting to the ED. Responsibilities Establish and implement Alcohol and Drug and related screening, brief interventions, referral to treatments (SBIRT) in the ED and support provision and consistency with Accident and Medical Services across the region. Provide screening, brief and early intervention and referral to treatment for patients with alcohol and other drug problems who present to the ED. Collect and maintain accurate screening and intervention data to support programme evaluation and reporting requirements. Support consistency of alcohol and drug screening practices across emergency and acute medical services. Provide consultation, education, and support to ED staff regarding substance use, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and brief intervention approaches. During the establishment and implementation phase of the SBIRT project, work Monday to Sunday, including rotating shifts and weekend work, to support service development and integration within the ED. About the Team / Service / Location The Nelson Marlborough Alcohol and Other Drug Service provides specialist assessment, treatment, consultation, education, and support for people experiencing alcohol and other drug issues across the region. You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering evidence-based, person‑centred and recovery‑focused care, working collaboratively with hospital services, primary care, community agencies, and whānau to improve health outcomes and reduce the impact of substance‑related harm. About you To be successful in this role, you will have: Qualifications Current registration with an appropriate professional body and a current Annual Practising Certificate. Knowledge of relevant legislation including Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act, Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act, Privacy Act, and Health Information Privacy Code. Demonstrated experience working with people affected by alcohol and other drug issues. Proven skills in screening and brief intervention using the FRAMES model. Experience delivering brief psychological and talking therapies for substance misuse, including Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approaches. Excellent assessment, communication and relationship‑building skills. Working at Health New Zealand to deliver excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr