AOD Clinician - Alcohol and Other Drug Clinician

AOD Clinician - Alcohol and Other Drug Clinician Te Tāwharau o Te Whakatōhea (TToTW) is based in Ōpōtiki in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty. Following our Treaty settlement in 2024, we are entering an exciting period of growth, with the return of significant assets and renewed opportunity for our people. Our vision, Tū Ake Whakatōhea, speaks to unity, identity, resilience, and collective aspirations. It reflects both our history and our future, acknowledging the hardships we have endured, the strength we carry, and the shared path we are continuing to shape together. Tū Ake means to stand with pride, to stand connected, and to stand grounded in whakapapa and tikanga. It is about standing for those who came before us and those who will follow, as Whakatōhea. Guided by our strategic direction, Te Puia o Whakaari, we are committed to strengthening connections to whakapapa, reo, marae, and whenua; creating meaningful opportunities for whānau; and ensuring sustainable, intergenerational prosperity. This is a time of transformation and possibility. A time to stand together. Tū ake Whakatōhea. Te āheinga - The opportunity: Working within Te Pou Oranga Whaiora, the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Clinician plays a vital role in reducing meth-related harm for individuals and their whānau. You’ll support clients to build pro-social behaviours, prevent relapse, and develop the skills, knowledge, and motivation needed for long-term wellbeing. This role combines clinical expertise with Kaupapa Māori practice, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, mana-enhancing care. It is part of an iwi-led service delivered by Te Pou Oranga o Te Whakatōhea in collaboration with the Eastern Bay Iwi Provider Alliance – including Tūwharetoa ki Kāwerau, Tūhoe Hauora, and Te Tohu o Te Ora o Ngāti Awa – working together to provide Kaupapa Māori-based healing and support for whānau impacted by methamphetamine harm. Provide a clinical service to individuals and Whānau affected by methamphetamine. Provide effective case management and delivery quality care to individuals and Whānau, using the assessment, planning, implementation case consult, review, and evaluation processes. Undertake comprehensive and accurate triage, assessment,risk assessment of clients using appropriate Kaupapa MHAtools. Ensure Whānau relate to the appropriate follow up interventions, supports and wrap around pathways. Report back as required through our internal client database systems. Relevant qualifications and 3+ years' experience in the following fields: Kaupapa Māori MHA, mental health services, alcohol & other drugs, government or NGO social services, child and/or health services, justice system, or whānau violence. An understanding of advocacy and support, Whānau noho, Whānau hui, integrated approach, counselling/therapy, planned respite, medication monitoring, and review and health checks. Competent in using client data base systems and Microsoft Office 365. Holds a current New Zealand or relevant driver’s license. Current registration to relevant professional body. Check us out at: https://www.whakatohea.co.nz Due to the substantial number of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr