Senior AOD Caseworker & On-Call Lead

The Salvation Army; Auckland; On-site; NZD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Confidential counselling

Flu vaccinations

Medical insurance discount

TSA discount card

Free parking

Job summary

The Salvation Army Auckland Bridge Centre invites applications for a permanent, full-time Social Worker or addictions counsellor to join our Mt Eden residential programme. The role includes leadership as Second in Charge and on-call clinical support.

We seek candidates with a degree in Social Work or addiction counselling and registration with DAPAANZ or equivalent. Responsibilities include integrated casework, group facilitation, adherence to programme policies, and maintaining privacy and

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or addiction counselling.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good cross-cultural understanding.
• DAPAANZ or other relevant professional registration.
• Commitment to continuing professional development relevant to addiction studies.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team while maintaining client privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide casework delivering integrated care for addiction and mental health.
• Facilitate group sessions and activities.
• Work within The Salvation Army Bridge Programme model of treatment.
• Implement Salvation Army Bridge Programme policies and procedures.
• Fulfill Second in Charge leadership responsibilities to the Team Leader.
• Participate in an on-call roster to provide clinical support outside programme hours.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Cross-cultural understanding

Team collaboration

Leadership (Second in Charge)

Education

Degree in Social Work

Addiction counselling qualification

DAPAANZ registration or equivalent

Job description

The Salvation Army Auckland Bridge Centre invites applications for a permanent, full-time Social Worker or addictions counsellor to join our Mt Eden residential programme. The role includes leadership as Second in Charge and on-call clinical support.

We seek candidates with a degree in Social Work or addiction counselling and registration with DAPAANZ or equivalent. Responsibilities include integrated casework, group facilitation, adherence to programme policies, and maintaining privacy and