Clinical Team Leader

CGR Services; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Paid study leave

Join a cohesive MDT

Company discounts

Innovative, evolving service

Values-based, person-centred practice

Job summary

Frontline Recruitment in Auckland is seeking a Clinical Team Leader to oversee frontline addiction services. You will coordinate clinical casework, lead group programmes and guide staff to ensure high-quality service delivery in line with standards.

You will work with clients experiencing addiction and mental health needs, maintain strong relationships with whānau and partner agencies, and drive continuous improvement in clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified health practitioner with full professional registration and APC.
• Proven leadership and management experience in a clinical setting.
• Experience in alcohol and other drug (AOD) services.
• Ability to lead clinical casework and group-based treatment.
• Strong knowledge of addiction practice and co-existing mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive assessments and treatment planning.
• Coordinate structured group programmes and staffing.
• Provide clinical guidance, training and support to staff.
• Link clients to services and community resources.
• Engage with whānau and stakeholders involved in recovery.
• Maintain confidential, accurate client records.
• Promote culturally safe practice and anti-discrimination.
• Support staff orientation and performance processes.
• Strengthen relationships with referral agencies and health providers.
• Participate in quality planning and service improvement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical leadership

AOD experience

Group treatment delivery

Cultural safety

Documentation

Effective communication

Job description

Clinical Team Leader Frontline Recruitment•Auckland Central, Auckland, NZ

• Lead clinical casework, group programmes and daily service delivery
• Support clients experiencing addiction and co-existing mental health needs
• Build staff capability and contribute to continuous service improvement

Combine hands-on addiction practice with clinical and operational leadership in this Monday to Friday role. You will coordinate casework and group treatment, guide clinical staff and help ensure services are delivered consistently, safely and in line with contractual and professional standards.

Working with clients who may be experiencing both addiction and mental health challenges, you will lead assessment and treatment planning while maintaining strong relationships with whānau, referral agencies and community providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive assessments, treatment planning and ongoing casework
• Coordinate structured group programmes and ensure appropriate staffing
• Provide clinical guidance, training and practical support to caseworkers and facilitators
• Connect clients with suitable programmes, health services and community resources
• Work constructively with whānau and other people involved in a client’s recovery
• Maintain accurate, confidential and professionally written client records
• Promote culturally safe, respectful and non-discriminatory practice
• Support staff orientation, performance processes and delegated management activities
• Strengthen relationships with referral agencies and other health and social service providers
• Contribute to quality planning, service evaluation and continuous improvement

About You

• Be a qualified health practitioner with full professional registration and APC (e.g. Nurse, Social Worker, Counsellor, Drug and Alcohol Practitioner.)
• Strong proven leadership and management experience in a clinical setting
• Work experience in an AOD setting
• The capability to lead clinical casework and group-based treatment
• Sound knowledge of addiction practice and co-existing mental health needs
• A culturally responsive approach and an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in health service delivery
• The ability to provide clear direction while working collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies
• Strong written communication, reporting and client-record management skills
• Professional judgement, discretion and a strong commitment to client privacy
• A commitment to clinical supervision, continuing professional development and quality improvement

What’s on Offer

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Paid study leave
• Join a cohesive MDT
• Great company discounts with partner companies
• Opportunity to work in an innovative, evolving service
• Strong focus on values-based, person-centred practice

Company: Frontline Recruitment
Date posted: 24th Aug, 2026