Clinical Lead Teina - Youth Mental Health

ADL; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established not-for-profit organization is seeking a Clinical Lead Teina to support youth mental health initiatives. This role involves managing service delivery contracts, contributing to strategic projects, and providing therapeutic services to young people facing mental health challenges. With a commitment to culturally appropriate practices and the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, the organization aims to empower young individuals and their families. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community, offering a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Relocation allowance available

5 weeks annual leave

Cultural support & supervision

1:1 professional supervision

Annual PD budget and PD leave

MacPac ProDeal

Qualifications

• Must have full NZ professional registration in relevant field.
• 6+ years of clinical experience in Mental Health/Addictions required.

Responsibilities

• Manage service delivery contracts and oversee strategic projects.
• Provide therapeutic counselling for at-risk young people.

Skills

Current full NZ professional registration

Six plus years of clinical experience

Experience in management and leadership roles

Knowledge of delivering brief interventions

Experience in motivational interviewing

Training in cross-cultural practice

Effective project planning and organization skills

Education

Relevant professional qualification (e.g., Occupational Therapist, Psychologist)

Job description

Clinical Lead Teina - Youth Mental Health

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ADL's Clinical Lead Teina (2IC) plays a key role in supporting clinical leadership across ADL. Reporting to and working closely with the Clinical Lead, and collaborating with other leaders, the Clinical Lead Teina will:

1. Manage specific service delivery contracts, including Community Support Work (South Canterbury), Transition to Adulthood (Central Lakes), and Te Aro Hou (all regions).
2. Oversee and contribute to strategic projects.
3. Develop and review clinical systems and documentation.
4. Lead ADL's workforce development programme.
5. Provide leadership support to Service Leaders.

The Clinical Lead Teina will also carry a small clinical caseload delivering therapeutic services to young people, including the Thrive Te Pae Ora service, designed to meet the needs of rangatahi/young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues. In this role, they will:

1. Provide therapeutic counselling for at-risk young people aged 12 - 24 years.
2. Maintain professional registration.
3. Utilise best practice methods in all clinical practice, with working knowledge of modalities such as MI, CBT, ACT, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
4. Provide a service that reflects the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
5. Respect the diverse ethnic and cultural heritage of New Zealand and utilise culturally appropriate counselling practices.
6. Work with co-existing mental health and addiction issues as appropriate.

This is a permanent role based in Dunedin, with some travel required to other ADL offices (Invercargill, Cromwell, Timaru).

Benefits and perks

• Relocation allowance available
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Cultural support & supervision
• 1:1 professional supervision
• Annual PD budget and PD leave
• MacPac ProDeal

Skills and experience

• Current full NZ professional registration (e.g., Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Social Worker, Counsellor (DAPAANZ or NZAC), Nurse Therapist)
• Six plus years of clinical experience in Mental Health and/or Addictions field
• Experience in management and/or leadership roles
• Significant knowledge of delivering brief interventions to diverse individuals
• Experience in motivational interviewing, ACT/CBT, solution-focused, whānau & cultural therapies
• Experience in Treaty and Equity responsiveness
• Training in cross-cultural practice
• Committed to a collaborative approach and adaptable to high levels of team synergy
• Effective project planning and organization skills

About the business

We are a dynamic not-for-profit organisation providing therapeutic services to young people experiencing mental health and addiction issues. Our goal is to support and empower young people and whānau to live meaningful, valued, and enriched lives through innovative and responsive services. We are committed to Titiri o Waitangi and delivering culturally appropriate services for diverse clients and their whānau. Our teams are based in South Canterbury, Otago, Central Lakes, and Southland, with our people at the core of our success.

More information about ADL and our services is available at:

https://www.adlnz.org.nz

How to apply

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