Addictions Practitioner - Te Poutama Tautoko

About the role

The Te Poutama Tautoko AOD team is focused on empowering individuals to develop the skills, knowledge, and strategies needed to support change and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Conducting alcohol and drug assessments and creating personalized treatment plans
• Leading individual and group counselling sessions, workshops, and educational programmes
• Facilitating group therapy in a safe, collaborative space
• Coordinating with community and government services for additional support
• Organising educational wananga on alcohol and drug abuse
• Supporting early intervention and cultural practices that promote wellness

Requirements

• Full or Provisional Registration with DAPAANZ or similar clinical body is a must
• Relevant qualifications in Psychology, Addictions, Social Work or Nursing
• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions for addiction including Te Ao Māori models of health
• Experience working with successfully with whānau
• Understanding of Te Ao Māori and Te Reo or willingness to embrace
• Proficiency in report writing and case management
• Full driver’s licence

Qualifications

• Full or Provisional Registration with DAPAANZ or similar clinical body is a must
• Relevant qualifications in Psychology, Addictions, Social Work or Nursing
• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions for addiction including Te Ao Māori models of health
• Experience working with successfully with whānau
• Understanding of Te Ao Māori and Te Reo or willingness to embrace
• Proficiency in report writing and case management
• Full driver’s licence

Skills

• Full or Provisional Registration with DAPAANZ or similar clinical body
• Relevant qualifications in Psychology, Addictions, Social Work or Nursing
• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions for addiction including Te Ao Māori models of health
• Experience working with successfully with whānau
• Understanding of Te Ao Māori and Te Reo or willingness to embrace
• Proficiency in report writing and case management
• Full driver’s licence

Benefits

• 5 weeks Annual Leave + Birthday leave
• Southern Cross Wellness One Health Insurance
• A kaupapa Māori work environment with regular cultural activities (Kapa haka, karakia)
• Wellness initiatives and staff activities
• Life insurance
• Free parking

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm