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September 19, 2024
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
Auckland City
OTHER & FULL TIME
PPS Clinician - Pregnancy & Parental Service CADS
Pregnancy & Parental/Addiction Clinician - CADS Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS) is looking for a full time or part time registered health professional to work in our Pregnancy and Parental Service (PPS) based in Point Chevalier, Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland
About us:
PPS is a well-supported multi-disciplinary regional team that works with pregnant women and parents of children under three years of age who are experiencing problematic alcohol and/or other drug use, are disconnected from health and social services and who may be experiencing multiple and complex problems including family violence, physical and mental health issues, stigma, inadequate housing, and socio-economic issues.
The aim of PPS is to improve outcomes for unborn and young children via interventions that reduce harm and positively impact the young children’s first 1000 days of brain development, and enhance their future health-related trajectories.
Our team is resourced to provide assertive outreach and spend time developing therapeutic relationships with tangata whai I te ora and their whānau to provide evidence-based interventions which strengthen the family environment with client-led, strength-based goal planning.
About the role:
This is a case management/key working role, which includes, but is not limited to; assertive outreach, advocacy, service co-ordination and collaboration, risk assessment, and safety planning and working within harm reduction, strength-based and recovery models as well as utilising a motivational approach to support tangata whaiora to make significant changes in their lives.
You would be working in a well-supported team where you will develop unique expertise and skills to best support tangata whaiora experiencing the above issues.
About you:
We are looking for registered health professionals from a range of disciplines such as nursing, occupational therapy, social work, and AOD clinicians.
A sense of social justice, equity focus and a commitment to working with tangata whaiora from a biopsychosocial approach are required. You will have excellent engagement and communication skills as well as an ability to work autonomously and within a team.
You will also have:
At Te Whatu Ora Waitematā we are driven by our values “everyone matters,” “with compassion,” “connected” and “better, best, brilliant.” We are committed to living up to these values to give you the right balance of autonomy, support, development, encouragement and aroha.
If you are committed to supporting people in their recovery and have the above skills and experience please contact Cian Kerrisk, Clinical Team Leader, at (021) 359 264. For more information about our recruitment process, please contact Katherine Shinhama, Recruitment Consultant at katherine.shinhama@waitematadhb.govt.nz
Please click here for a copy of the position description.
Please apply for this position by visiting our Website at www.wdhbcareers.co.nz quoting reference number WDHB18003A or click on the "apply now" button on this page.
Position number: WDHB18003A
Closing date: 17 October 2024
About us:
PPS is a well-supported multi-disciplinary regional team that works with pregnant women and parents of children under three years of age who are experiencing problematic alcohol and/or other drug use, are disconnected from health and social services and who may be experiencing multiple and complex problems including family violence, physical and mental health issues, stigma, inadequate housing, and socio-economic issues.
The aim of PPS is to improve outcomes for unborn and young children via interventions that reduce harm and positively impact the young children’s first 1000 days of brain development, and enhance their future health-related trajectories.
Our team is resourced to provide assertive outreach and spend time developing therapeutic relationships with tangata whai I te ora and their whānau to provide evidence-based interventions which strengthen the family environment with client-led, strength-based goal planning.
About the role:
This is a case management/key working role, which includes, but is not limited to; assertive outreach, advocacy, service co-ordination and collaboration, risk assessment, and safety planning and working within harm reduction, strength-based and recovery models as well as utilising a motivational approach to support tangata whaiora to make significant changes in their lives.
You would be working in a well-supported team where you will develop unique expertise and skills to best support tangata whaiora experiencing the above issues.
About you:
We are looking for registered health professionals from a range of disciplines such as nursing, occupational therapy, social work, and AOD clinicians.
A sense of social justice, equity focus and a commitment to working with tangata whaiora from a biopsychosocial approach are required. You will have excellent engagement and communication skills as well as an ability to work autonomously and within a team.
You will also have:
- Experience working in a community setting
- Full registration with professional body: Addiction Clinicians (DAPAANZ), nursing, social work, counselling (NZAC), psychology, occupational therapy, or related fields.
- Full drivers licence
- Legal right to work in NZ
- Ability to implement Te Tiriti O Waitangi in your daily work
- Clinical experience in the mental health and/or addiction or child health field or maternity setting
- Experience working with health and social service providers such as Family Start, Oranga Tamariki, Kainga Ora, as well as other agencies and non-governmental organisations.
- Working for a regional service in the country’s largest healthcare which provides more opportunities for professional development and career progression
- 10 days’ sick leave and 4 weeks’ annual leave
- Competitive salary and paid professional registration as per collective agreement
- Regular supervision, training and professional development
At Te Whatu Ora Waitematā we are driven by our values “everyone matters,” “with compassion,” “connected” and “better, best, brilliant.” We are committed to living up to these values to give you the right balance of autonomy, support, development, encouragement and aroha.
If you are committed to supporting people in their recovery and have the above skills and experience please contact Cian Kerrisk, Clinical Team Leader, at (021) 359 264. For more information about our recruitment process, please contact Katherine Shinhama, Recruitment Consultant at katherine.shinhama@waitematadhb.govt.nz
Please click here for a copy of the position description.
Please apply for this position by visiting our Website at www.wdhbcareers.co.nz quoting reference number WDHB18003A or click on the "apply now" button on this page.
Position number: WDHB18003A
Closing date: 17 October 2024
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available
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