Community Addictions Practitioner

Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga; Hastings; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Health insurance

Kaupapa Māori culture

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Free parking

Job summary

Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga in Hastings seeks an experienced Addictions Practitioner to provide culturally responsive assessment, treatment and counselling for kaupapa Māori health and social services. You will work with whānau one-on-one, in groups and wananga, within a supportive MDT.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday 8:30am–5:00pm, based at our integrated services site in Hastings. Applicants must hold registration with DAPAANZ or similar, and have qualifications in Psychology,

Qualifications

• Full or Provisional Registration with DAPAANZ or equivalent clinical body
• Qualifications in Psychology, Addictions, Social Work, Counselling or Nursing
• Experience delivering addiction interventions incorporating Te Ao Māori models
• Experience working with whānau
• Understanding of Te Ao Māori and Te Reo or willingness to embrace
• Proficiency in report writing and case management

Responsibilities

• Conducting alcohol and drug assessments and creating personalised treatment plans
• Leading individual and group counselling sessions, workshops, and educational programmes
• Facilitating group therapy in a safe, collaborative space
• Coordinating with community and government services for additional support
• Organising educational wananga on alcohol and drug use
• Supporting early intervention and cultural practices that promote wellness

Skills

Report writing

Case management

Te Ao Māori

Whānau engagement

Counselling skills

Education

Registration with DAPAANZ

Qualifications in Psychology/Addictions/Social Work/Counselling/Nursing

Job description

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Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga is a whānau-focused, Iwi mandated, kaupapa Māori health and social services organisation. We have been supporting our whānau me hapori to achieve their aspirations and general wellbeing for more than 40 years. Underpinning our success as an organisation are our values Kotahitanga, Whakamana, Kaitiakitanga and Whanaungataunga, which are woven through everything we do.

Our Te Poutama Tautoko AOD team is focused on empowering individuals to develop the skills, knowledge, and strategies needed to support change and recovery.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Addictions Practitioner to provide culturally responsive alcohol and drug assessment, treatment, and counselling.
You will work closely with whanau one on one, group sessions and wananga.
Working as a team with other AOD practitioners, you will share and collaborate your successes and challenges with weekly MDTs.
This is a full-time role Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm, based at our large integrated services site in Hastings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting alcohol and drug assessments and creating personalised treatment plans
• Leading individual and group counselling sessions, workshops, and educational programmes
• Facilitating group therapy in a safe, collaborative space
• Coordinating with community and government services for additional support
• Organising educational wananga on alcohol and drug abuse
• Supporting early intervention and cultural practices that promote wellness

What we are looking for:

• Full or Provisional Registration with DAPAANZ or similar clinical body is a must
• Relevant qualifications in Psychology, Addictions, Social Work, Counselling or Nursing
• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions for addiction including Te Ao Māori models of health
• Experience working with successfully with whānau
• Understanding of Te Ao Māori and Te Reo or willingness to embrace
• Proficiency in report writing and case management

What We Offer:

• 5 weeks Annual Leave + Birthday leave
• Southern Cross Wellness One Health Insurance
• A kaupapa Māori work environment with regular cultural activities (Kapa haka, karakia)
• Wellness initiatives and staff activities
• Life insurance
• Free parking

Explore our website or Facebook page for a glimpse of the caring, dynamic workplace at Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga. https://ttoh.iwi.nz/ https://www.facebook.com/TTOHcommunity

Applications will be reviewed as they come in.