Registered Health Clinician - Alcohol & Other Drugs

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders. Permanent part‑time role (32hours per week, 0.8FTE) based at ManaiaHouse in Whangārei. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Registered Health Clinician to join our supportive Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) team. The AOD role offers opportunities to support positive health outcomes for patients receiving treatment and care in Northland. Your day will include AOD assessments, referrals to appropriate services, AOD counselling to individuals/whānau and group facilitation within the AOD service. This role also includes some triage and duty clinician responsibilities. Ongoing professional development opportunities are available. About the Team/Service/Location We provide a full range of mental health and alcohol and other drug services including assessment, group therapy, family/whānau and individual interventions. We work with both the person and their family to achieve the best possible results. About You Our ideal applicant will have the following: Recognised qualification in Alcohol and Drug studies, Counselling, Social work, Nursing, Social Sciences or related fields. Registration with a professional body, DAPAANZ registration or eligibility for DAPAANZ registration or provisional registration with DAPAANZ. Current full NewZealand driver’s licence and ability to travel throughout Northland as required. Duly Authorised Officer status or willingness to undertake training towards this. HealthNewZealand welcomes applications from diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr