Mental Health Clinician
We are seeking a passionate and committed Mental Health and Addictions Clinician to join our new peer-led service based in Odyssey’s Community Café in Central Hamilton.
This is a permanent, part-time role, working 20 hours per week, Tuesdays to Saturday 12pm to 4pm. You will help to create a friendly, inclusive and safe space where tāngata whai ora with mental health and addiction distress can drop in for coffee, connection, and receive support, or be referred to other services for ongoing care as appropriate.
You will play an important role in helping to create a welcoming, safe, non-clinical environment where tāngata whai ora (people seeking wellness) can receive support in a community café setting. You will provide clinical expertise as part of a peer-led, recovery-focused service for people experiencing mental health distress and/or increased vulnerability. You will also help to identify and manage risks and facilitate tāngata whai ora referrals to other services as appropriate.
As the café is open to the general public, all team members will work several rostered shifts per week providing café services to customers under the guidance of a Café Manager.
About you
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Strong relational and communication skills
- At least 2 years’ clinical experience, including experience supporting tāngata whai ora/whānau with mental health and/or addiction challenges
- Relevant qualification (L7) e.g. Bachelors of Health Science, Psychology, Nursing
- Clinical registration with a relevant professional body e.g. Daapanz, SWRB, Council of Nursing
- Experience of training and advising others
- Knowledge of tikanga Māori and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in a health care setting
- Ability to identify risk and de-escalate situations
- Hospitality / barista experience would be useful
In return we offer:
- Salary $79,976 - $88,337 per annum pro rata depending on experience + 22 days annual leave
- The opportunity to use your skills and experience to support positive change for tāngata whai ora
- The ability to further develop your professional skills and experience within a supportive team environment
More about us:
Odyssey has supported thousands of New Zealanders whose lives are affected by alcohol, drug or other addiction challenges. We wholeheartedly believe that everyone living in New Zealand should have the opportunity to live life to the fullest, to feel hopeful about their future and to have meaningful relationships with friends and whānau.
To apply, please send us your CV and a cover letter, and complete the additional information questionnaire online. For all enquiries about this role, please contact Tūmanako Sciascia on 021587983.
Closing date: 29 September 2026
Please note that Police and Oranga Tamariki clearance checks are required.
Odyssey is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We particularly encourage applications from Māori and Pacific peoples.
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