Case Manager Addictions Wairau 1FTE perm

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job security

Wellness programmes

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand's Nelson Marlborough Health region seeks an Addictions Clinician (N, OT or SW) for a permanent 1.0 FTE position in Blenheim. Recovery-focused, multi-disciplinary service aims to support individuals and their whānau in overcoming alcohol and drug-related harms.

You will work with a skilled team, providing assessments, case management, and evidence-based interventions in a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• New Zealand registered health professional (e.g., OT, RN, SW) with current APC preferred.
• Experience in addiction-focused practice or study toward addiction.
• Ability to work with diverse cultures and communities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a range of clinical interventions to promote well-being and recovery.
• Deliver assessments and case management to support individuals and whānau.
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to provide high-quality care.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Sense of humour

Compassion

Job description

• Addictions Clinician (N, OT or SW)
• Permanent 1.0 FTE
• Recovery focused, multi-disciplinary service

Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders.

About theRole

You will be working with an experienced multi-disciplinary teamcommitted to providing high quality care to consumers and their family and whānau. This is an opportunity to further develop competencies in addiction treatmentin a supportive and positive learning environment. You will facilitate a rangeof clinical interventions aimed at promoting the individual's well-being, aiding them in their recovery and enhancing their capacity to participate incommunity life.

About theTeam/Service/ Location

Nelson Marlborough Health is the main healthprovider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we areNelson and Marlborough's largest employer, which means the opportunities hereare endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals but we arespread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work canbe challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard tomake a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.

You will be joining a hardworking and supportive team that make areal difference every day. We providea great place to work withprofessional development opportunities, job security, and workplace wellnessprogrammes.

About you

You will be a New Zealand registered health professional (E.G.Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker), or RegisteredDAPAANZ), with a current APC and preferably with an addiction focus or studytowards.

You will have a sense of humour, compassion, excellentcommunications skills, a non-judgmental attitude and a focus on developinginterventions to reduce alcohol and drug related harms for both the individualand the community. It will also be important that you are experienced indelivering assessments and case management. You will also be able todemonstrate your ability to work with a range of cultures and be a team player.

Working atHealth New Zealand

Health NewZealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for thepeople of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive sothat we are better positioned to understand and service our community. Wewelcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: R2W26-080

Location:

South Island - Nelson / Marlborough - Blenheim

Job type:

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise:

Clinical - Mental Health - Registered Mental Health Nurse