Mana Whakahou - Mental Health and Addictions Clinician

• Do you enjoy flexibility in your role, and remain calm in times of pressure
• Rewarding and meaningful mahi, a chance to make a real difference
• Work in an environment that puts Kaupapa Māori at the forefront of its mahi

Established in 1995, our client Tūwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora provides quality health, education, and social services within the rohe of Tūwharetoa i te Aupouri and the Eastern Bay of Plenty communities that reflects te taha tinana, te taha hinengaro, te taha wairua me te taha whānau.

Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for a Registered Clinician who has a background working in mental health to join our team. This is a full-time role.

He aha te tūnga | About the role
Conducting comprehensive risk assessment, providing intervention and treatment, this role is the first point of call to provide high-quality clinical support to clients who are pregnant, or parents of children under three years of age, who experience Alcohol and Drug issues and are poorly connected to health and social services.

An employment, or contracting opportunity will be considered.

Key responsibilities of the role include but not limited to:

• Provides clinical related advice and consultancy both internally and for health and social service professionals
• Receive and respond to referrals and enquiries in a timely manner
• Conduct risk assessments, create and monitor treatment plans
• Develop strength-based goal plans alongside clients
• Plans discharge process with clients and co-ordinate where appropriate with relevant family/whanau/ support people.
• Application of kaupapa Maori interventions within a clinical setting
• Reporting
• Liaison with external stakeholders and iwi alliance providers

Nga pūkenga me whai | The ideal candidate requirements:

• Current First Aid Certificate
• Previous experience in mental health
• Clean full NZ Drivers Licence
• Have a passion for working with the Kawerau community and surrounding areas
• Strong relationship and network management, able to develop working relationships with whānau, internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent computer literacy skills, with proficiency in all Microsoft Office functions
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• High attention to detail
• A commitment to safe work practices
• Empathy, showing respect for clients and their whānau
• Knowledge and awareness of tikanga Māori culture and history, and an understanding of Te Reo Māori is required

You will be professional, trustworthy, confidential, self-motivated and remain calm in times of stress. Being flexible and adaptable is key to being successful in this role, as duties will vary from day to day.

Why Tūwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora?
Tūwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora is committed to providing a supportive and enriching environment for its kaimahi and its community. Tūwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora core beliefs and values reflect that: “Everything people think, feel, say, and do impacts on their overall state of health and well-being”.

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand and currently reside in New Zealand, with mental health nursing experience will be considered for this advertised position. The successful candidate will be required to undergo Police Vetting as part of the recruitment process.

Applications are being screened and contacted by PeopleHQ (Recruitment Company for Tūwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora). For further information, including a detailed job description, please phone 07 393 2424 or email [email protected].

Confidentiality assured.