Alcohol And Drugs Clinician

Frontline Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 88,000 - 102,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work vehicle for community duties

Annual registration fees paid

Wellbeing benefits

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Frontline Recruitment is assisting with a part-time, permanent role in Auckland for a clinician experienced in alcohol and other drug and mental health services. The role focuses on assessment, treatment planning and outreach in community settings, including client homes.

You will work within an integrated care model, collaborating with Peer Support Specialists, delivering CBT and Motivational Interviewing, and ensuring thorough clinical documentation and safety planning.

Qualifications

• Current registration with DAPAANZ/NZAC or SWRB.
• Annual Practising Certificate required where applicable.
• At least two years post-qualification in AOD or mental health services.
• Experience supporting people with substance use disorders and co-existing mental health needs.
• Practical knowledge of evidence-based AOD interventions, including CBT and Motivational Interviewing.
• Previous mentoring, supervision or clinician development experience.
• Strong communication, engagement and clinical documentation skills.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe practice.
• First Aid and CPR current or the ability to obtain.
• Full, clean NZ driver license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive alcohol and other drug assessments.
• Develop treatment and recovery plans with clients.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions (CBT, Motivational Interviewing).
• Facilitate individual and group therapeutic sessions.
• Collaborate with Peer Support Specialists within an integrated care model.
• Complete clinical documentation, risk assessments and safety plans.
• Coordinate support with whānau, GPs, community providers and AOD services.
• Mentor clinicians and contribute to service development.

Skills

CBT

Motivational Interviewing

Clinical documentation

Engagement & communication

Mentoring experience

Education

DAPAANZ/NZAC/SWRB registration

Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

• Permanent part-time position working 24 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Prorata salary range of $88k to $102k, depending on experience
• External supervision, professional development and additional wellbeing benefits

About the Role

Provide assessment, treatment and outreach support for adults experiencing substance use and co-existing mental health challenges. Work within a community-based service, and partner closely with Peer Support Specialists to deliver culturally responsive, recovery-focused care. Support is provided in settings where clients feel comfortable, including their homes and other community locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive alcohol and other drug assessments
• Develop treatment and recovery plans in partnership with clients
• Deliver evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing
• Facilitate individual and group therapeutic sessions
• Work alongside Peer Support Specialists as part of an integrated care model
• Complete clinical documentation, risk assessments and safety plans
• Coordinate support with whānau, GPs, community providers and AOD services
• Mentor clinicians and contribute to the ongoing development of the service

What’s on Offer

• Permanent part-time hours, working 24 hours per week from Monday to Friday
• Additional wellbeing leave days, study leave and long service leave.
• Monthly external clinical supervision and regular reflective practice
• Work vehicle for approved community duties
• Payment of annual professional registration fees
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Staff discounts across healthcare, technology, fitness and retail providers
• Opportunities to develop within a large national social-services organisation

About You

You will be a capable and approachable clinician who can build trust while maintaining sound professional boundaries. You will also bring:

• Current registration relevant to your professional discipline with the Drug and Alcohol Practitioners’ Association Aotearoa New Zealand (DAPAANZ), New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC), or Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB)
• A current Annual Practising Certificate or practising certificate where required by your governing body
• At least two years’ post-qualification experience in AOD or mental health services
• Experience supporting people with substance use disorders and co-existing mental health needs
• Practical knowledge of evidence-based AOD interventions, including CBT and Motivational Interviewing
• Previous mentoring, supervision or clinician development experience
• Strong communication, engagement and clinical documentation skills
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally safe practice
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or the ability to obtain it
• A full, clean New Zealand driver license