Addictions & Mental Health Clinicians - Te Ngako

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 New Zealanders. About the Role An exciting opportunity for experienced Clinicians (Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or DAPAANZ registered health professional) to join our Lakes Opioid Treatment Service (LOTS) in the Adult Community Mental Health & Addictions Service. The role is based in Rotorua with services extending to the satellite office in Taupo. Responsibilities Provide specialist intervention for people to optimise recovery and quality of life as well as case coordination. Provide community mental health care based on current best practice and collaborative working within the interdisciplinary team. Ensure all inter‑disciplinary referrals within the team are performed with consent from whaiora and their whānau where applicable. Work collaboratively with complementary internal and external partner organisations. Develop sound legislative knowledge, particularly as it pertains to the SACAT Act. About the Team/Service/Location We are growing our team with this opportunity for an experienced mental health professional to help embed our new model of care Te Ara Tauwhirotanga: pathways that lead us to act with kindness. Te Ara Tauwhirotanga is the product of extensive co‑design with over 400 participants from the Lakes DHB community, a model that clearly articulates what works for people in their recovery and healing journey. Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. About you Be a registered Nurse or other suitably qualified health professional with experience in a community mental health and/or addictions environment. Have sound assessment, psychosocial intervention and talking therapy skills. Be competent in all facets of assessment, holistic care and multi‑disciplinary team work and have demonstrated ability to work with all ethnicities, particularly Māori/Iwi. Hold an Annual Practising Certificate & registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand or other regulatory body. Benefits & Working Conditions Permanent, part‑time 0.8 FTE (64 hours per fortnight). Competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts with local businesses and access to an Employee Assistance Programme. The Lakes district is a lifestyle destination of choice with many outdoor recreational activities, family‑friendly beaches and a growing multi‑cultural community. Equal Employment Opportunity We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities. How to Apply Apply through our online careers portal before the end of the posting date. #J-18808-Ljbffr