Nursing - Community, Maternal & Child Health (Healthcare & Medical)The Salvation Army Wellington Bridge Service is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified addictions counsellor or registered health professional for our service here in Wellington.The Salvation Army Wellington Bridge Service provides safe, integrated, high-quality treatment and support services to people whose lives have been affected by alcohol or substance use. Our services are evidenced based best practice and are known for being people-centred, caring, transformative and responsive.About the roleThis role is designed to work with people in the community with severe and enduring substance use disorder who have high and complex social, neuro-cognitive and physical health needs, and who have difficultly accessing or maintaining access with services. They require high intensity outreach and case management to help navigate and engage with services.What will your responsibilities be:Work with people in the community with severe and enduring substance use disorderWork within a multi-disciplinary teamManage a clinical case loadOur ideal candidate will have the following:Tertiary alcohol and drug qualifications or qualifications in a closely related field such as social work, psychology, nursingProfessional registration or working towards obtainingExperience in managing a clinical workloadAn awareness of the requirements of the treaty of Waitangi and be willing to work from a bi-cultural perspectiveAbility to work with people from other diverse backgrounds and culturesAbility to work within a team environment and also independently when requiredAn empathy with the overall Mission of the Salvation Army - Caring for People, Transforming Lives, and Reforming SocietyOur offer to you:Two Salvation Army additional leave days and long service leaveDiscounted Medical Insurance with Southern CrossTSA discount card for discount with various retailors such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeingSubsidised flu vaccinationsFlexible working arrangementsWork vehicle providedCandidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society'This role is permanent/full time and hours worked will be 40 per week.The starting salary for this role will fall between $65,975.94 and $80,283.84We look forward to receiving your application.To apply for this job, please go to our job site and enter the job code 5244SK.The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr
