Kaupapa Maori Alcohol and Other Drugs Practitioner Kaupapa Maori Alcohol and Other Drugs PractitionerPublished: 13/04/2024
Job Location:Kawerau/Whakatane/New Zealand Job Type: Permanent Work Type: Full Time Category: Healthcare, Nursing & Midwifery Support positive change in your community A role for an experienced professionalModern working environment with supportive management team
Our client Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora are looking for a trustworthy, confidential, well-organised Mental Health Practitioner to join their team. Established in 1995, our client provides quality health, social and education services for all who reside within the rohe of Tuwharetoa Ki Kawerau and Eastern Bay of Plenty.
He aha te tunga | About the role
Managing approximately 15 - 20 caseloads at any one time, the key purpose of the Kaupapa Maori Alcohol and Other Drugs Counsellor role is to ensure that support services are being seamlessly delivered to Uri Haumate (uri) of Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora by reducing the harm caused by alcohol and drug use, and supporting those with a physical dependency to detoxify safely. Creating plans and strategies to implement, including access to brief interventions for relapse and follow-up and prevention measures that intervene with potential substance abuse are key duties of this role.
Key responsibilities of the role include: Ensuring the client is fully informed of their rights and involved in decisionsSuccessfully implement interventions and strategies that reduce higher level, high needs uri to lower level needsBuilding rapport and working collaboratively with uri haumate to develop goals and strategies to keep uri wellIdentifying and monitoring any health and wellbeing issuesWorking collaboratively with whanau and caregivers to empower and support uriPreparing referrals to ensure community-based assessments and treatment services are provided in a timely manner to enhance recovery and reduce the risk of relapseIdentifying needs and preparing referrals to external agencies for additional servicesProviding awareness of drug and alcohol use through education and health promotion to strengthen uri well-being and resilienceCompleting reporting requirements, ensuring strict client confidentialityFile management, capture date and update progress detailsEnsuring all documentation is accurate and are managed and filed as per protocol Nga pukenga me whai | The ideal candidate requirements: A tertiary qualification in Mental Health or equivalentRegistered DAPAANZ practitionerA minimum of three years' New Zealand experience, in a similar role performing similar dutiesStrong relationship and network management, able to develop working relationships with uri haumate, whanau, internal and external stakeholdersExperience working in a kaupapa Maori environmentKnowledge of TKKH and the Eastern Bay of Plenty CommunitiesAn in-depth knowledge of how uri and whanau at risk functionExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsEmpathy, showing respect for clients and their whanau journeyA commitment to safe work practicesExcellent computer literacy skills, with proficiency in all Microsoft Office functionsPositive, adaptable to change and resilientWillingness to undertake First Aid or other health and safety related trainingKnowledge of Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau tikanga and kawaA good understanding of tikanga Maori, competency in Te Reo Maori is desirableIt goes without saying that you will be professional, trustworthy, confidential and have excellent attention to detail. Having strong leadership and vision and respect for diverse backgrounds, cultures and individual values are essential qualities too.
Why Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora?
With a vision of Ko te noho oranga o te whanau o te tinana o te hinengaro o te wairua e tai ai te mauri mo nga tangata katoa, Whanau wellbeing is the unity of body mind and spirt the life force for all people and drives what they do.
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand and currently reside in New Zealand and have New Zealand Mental Health work experience, with current DAPAANZ registration will be considered for this advertised position. The successful candidate will be required to undergo Police Vetting as part of the recruitment process.
Please do not contact our client directly, all applications will be received via our online application form. For further information, including a detailed job description, please phone 07 393 2424 or email ******.
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