Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Based in Whangārei within our Community Mental Health and Addictions Service
- Permanent, part-time role (0.8FTE) working 32 hours per week
- Join our close-knit supportive team!
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Alcohol and other Drug mental health practitioner to join our team based in Whangārei. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing assessment and diagnosis, treatment and advice to tangata whaiora with co-existing substance use and mental health disorders. This role will work closely and maintain strong relationships with other mental health teams and service providers.
About the Team/Service/Location
We are a supportive team of experienced, knowledgeable alcohol and other drug and mental health practitioners. This role is based at Manaia House in the heart of Whangārei city, with the Northern region's community mental health and addictions service.
For more information on living and working in Northland click here
About you
You will need:
- Postgraduate qualification in Dual Diagnosis, Assessment and Treatment of Substance Misuse Problems and Mental Health Disorders or other relevant postgraduate courses
- A recognised Bachelor level qualification in Alcohol and Drug studies, counselling, Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Social Sciences or related fields
- At least three years' experience working in mental health and/or addiction services with tangata whaiora who have co-existing mental health and substance use problems and disorders, including an understanding of the needs of individuals and whanau facing such problems
- Qualification(s) and/or training in counselling and facilitation skills in individual, group and whanau situations
- Qualification and/or training in clinical supervision
- A current drivers licence and ability to travel throughout Northland as required
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 11 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera by email NL-Jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.