AOD Clinician

Alpha Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Generous leave entitlements

Professional development

Inclusive workplace based on Te Tiriti

Job summary

Alpha Recruitment – Auckland, North Island is seeking an experienced AOD Clinician to join a Papakura-based team in a permanent, part-time role (24 hours per week, 48 hours per fortnight), Monday to Friday. You’ll provide holistic assessment, treatment planning and outreach within a community-based service.

You’ll work in a dual Peer Support and Clinician model, collaborating with peers to deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive care and support whānau and wider community networks.

Qualifications

• Current DAPAANZ registration (preferred).
• 2+ years’ experience working in AOD and/or mental health settings.
• Strong knowledge of addiction, recovery and therapeutic frameworks.
• Experience completing clinical assessments, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions.
• Demonstrated experience supporting people experiencing substance use challenges.
• Current First Aid certification including CPR, or the willingness and ability to obtain this.
• A full, clean New Zealand driver licence.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive AOD assessments and develop individualised, recovery-focused treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions tailored to each person’s needs, strengths and goals.
• Work collaboratively with Peer Support Specialists to deliver person-centred care.
• Build effective relationships with whānau, community organisations and other support services.
• Assess and respond to risk, including developing appropriate safety and relapse-prevention plans.
• Maintain clear, accurate and timely clinical records.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate group education and recovery programmes.
• Contribute to a service that is culturally responsive, trauma-informed and grounded in recovery principles.

Skills

DAPAANZ registration

AOD/mental health experience

Clinical assessments

First Aid CPR

Driver Licence

Job description

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Alpha Recruitment – Auckland, North Island

Are you an experienced AOD clinician looking for a role where your clinical skills, compassion and commitment to recovery can create meaningful change?

Our client is one of Aotearoa’s leading for-purpose organisations, delivering services across mental health, addiction, disability, offender rehabilitation, wellbeing and housing. They are looking for a AOD Clinician to join their Papakura-based team in a permanent, part-time position working 24 hours per week (48 hours per fortnight), Monday to Friday.

About the role

This is an opportunity to work within a community-based Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) service supporting adults aged 18 and over.

The service takes a flexible, community-focused approach, meeting people in places where they feel safe and comfortable – including whānau homes, local parks and community living environments.

You’ll work as part of a dual Peer Support and Clinician model, partnering closely and equally with Peer Support Specialists. Together, you’ll provide holistic, culturally responsive assessment, treatment and outreach that recognises the individual, their strengths and their recovery goals.

What you’ll be doing

• Complete comprehensive AOD assessments and develop individualised, recovery-focused treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions tailored to each person’s needs, strengths and goals.
• Work collaboratively with Peer Support Specialists to deliver person-centred care.
• Build effective relationships with whānau, community organisations and other support services.
• Assess and respond to risk, including developing appropriate safety and relapse-prevention plans.
• Maintain clear, accurate and timely clinical records.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate group education and recovery programmes.
• Contribute to a service that is culturally responsive, trauma-informed and grounded in recovery principles.

About you

You’re a skilled and compassionate clinician who understands the complexities of addiction and is passionate about helping people achieve sustainable change.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Current DAPAANZ registration (preferred).
• 2+ years’ experience working in AOD and/or mental health settings.
• Strong knowledge of addiction, recovery and therapeutic frameworks.
• Experience completing clinical assessments, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions.
• Demonstrated experience supporting people experiencing substance use challenges.
• Current First Aid certification including CPR, or the willingness and ability to obtain this.
• A full, clean New Zealand driver licence.

What’s in it for you:

• Extensive wellbeing support, including counselling, budgeting advice, coaching and mental health workshops to support your hauora and personal growth.
• Staff discounts with a range of retailers and outlets.
• Generous leave entitlements, including wellbeing, cultural and study leave where applicable.
• Ongoing training, learning and professional development opportunities.
• An inclusive and supportive workplace grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our Pou (guiding pillars).
• Opportunities to build your career within one of Aotearoa’s largest for-purpose organisations.

If you’re looking for a role where your clinical expertise can directly contribute to positive change in the lives of people and whānau, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.