Addictions Practitioner - Te Poutama Tautoko
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 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 and in 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 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 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
- Full driver’s licence
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
To apply please include:
- Cover letter
- Up to date CV
- Relevant qualifications and registration
- Fully completed Application form (online)
Applications will be reviewed as they come in.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
