AOD & Mental Health Practitioner - Innovative Company

AOD & Mental Health Practitioners NEEDED

COMPETITIVE PAY RATES OFFERED

Are you up for a challenge? Wanting to make a 'real' difference?

Keen to be part of something new and exciting?

About Us 

Te Hā Oranga is a Māori Health Provider that delivers a diverse range of Primary Health Care services.  Our Organisation is committed to Kaupapa Māori Tikanga and Principals. 

We are a person-centred organisation who truly cares about our staff and the whānau we work with. We offer competitive pay rates and paid professional development opportunities.

We are looking for a team of experienced Mental Health and AOD Practitioners who are looking for a career opportunity that is challenging and exciting.

About the role 

These roles will involve working within our drug treatment programmes providing facilitation and one-on-one support to women who are currently incarcerated in Auckland Women's Prison.

These practitioners will provide expert knowledge and skills in mental health and addiction interventions and will work with a strengths-based approach to facilitate skills and knowledge within the programme, as well as provide comprehensive assessments, individual interventions and referral services.

We are looking for a person who - 

• aligns with our values and are passionate about our kaupapa
• genuinely embrace our commitment to Māori and Pasifika
• have an commitment to respecting the rights and supporting those with mental distress and who struggle with addiction

We will also seek to employ a Team Leader who is able to manage a dynamic team while allowing them to take the lead when appropriate, and will remain professional at all times

To be considered for this role it is essential you - 

• have a degree in any of the health professions under the HPCA Act; in Social Work;  or Counselling
• be a registered health professional with a relevant organisation, preferably DAPAANZ, and have a current practicing certificate
• have obtained NZ police vetting clearance
• be eligible to work in New Zealand
• have proven mental health or addictions experience and skills in therapeutic approaches and interventions appropriate to manage and treat mild to moderate mental health or addiction issues 
• are able to demonstrate knowledge and ability to undertake a comprehensive mental health and/or addictions assessment and appropriate brief interventions

and preferable you

• have facilitation experience and skills in therapeutic and psycho-educational groups
• have the ability to support and develop the mental health interventions within the programme
• understand and effectively use Māori health models (e.g. Te Whare Tapa Wha) in treatment
• have experience in working with people with addiction issues and/or have some addiction-specific training
• display excellent cultural competency and specific knowledge of models and frameworks specific to Māori and Pasifika participants
• have experience as a Practice or Team Leader

Please apply via Seek.