Addictions Practitioner - Te Poutama Tautoko
Are you an Addictions Practitioner looking to join a supportive, kaupapa Māori team? Do you want to work for an organisation that provides a range of services to support the whole whānau? If so, we want to hear from you.
About Us
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 39 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 team, part of our Addictions and Mental Health Service, is focused on empowering individuals to develop the skills, knowledge, and strategies needed for transformative change.
The Role
We're seeking a passionate Addictions Practitioner to join our team, focused on empowering individuals with the skills and knowledge needed for transformative change. You will provide culturally responsive alcohol and drug assessment, treatment, and counselling, working closely with individuals and their whānau on their wellness journey.
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
Key Requirements:
- Registration with DAPAANZ or similar clinical body
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., Psychology, Addictions, Social Work, Nursing)
- Experience delivering therapeutic interventions for addiction
- Proficiency in report writing and case management
- Experience working with whānau
- Full driver’s licence
What We Offer:
- A kaupapa Māori work environment with regular cultural activities (Kapa haka, karakia)
- Life and health insurance
- 5 weeks annual leave + birthday leave
- Wellness programme with earned days off and staff activities
- Free parking and Ngakau Aotea training
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
If you're excited about driving positive health outcomes for whānau, we want to hear from you. Apply today.
Please include:
- CV
- Cover letter
- Relevant qualifications
- Completed application form (online)
Applications close 6 Jan 2025. We will be reviewing applicants as they come in, so early applications are encouraged.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
