Addictions Clinician (Occupational Therapist, RN or Social Worker)
ORGANISATION INFORMATION | |
Organisation | Nelson Marlborough Health |
Area, City | Nelson |
Advert reference | N19-223 |
CONTACT INFORMATION | |
Contact person | Eileen Varley |
Contact website and/or email | |
Contact telephone | 03 546 1274 |
VACANCY DETAILS | |
Permanent/temporary | Permanent |
Full/part time | Full time |
Closing date for applications | 26-05-2019 |
JOB DESCRIPTION
Location – Nelson Hospital
- Registered health professional for Nelson and Marlborough addictions service
- Opportunity to provide addictions services to some of our most vulnerable people
- Permanent 1.0FTE working 80 hours a fortnight
About the role
You will be working with an experienced team who strive to provide high quality care to consumers and their family/ whanau that may require access to mental health and addiction services. This is an opportunity to further develop competencies in addiction treatment in a supportive and positive learning environment. You will facilitate a range of clinical interventions aimed at promoting the individual’s well-being, aiding them in their recovery from illness and enhancing their capacity to participate in community life.
About you
It is essential that you are a New Zealand Registered Health professional (Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse or Social Worker), or equivalent – eligible for registration in NZ, preferably with an addiction focus or study towards. You will also require a current annual practising certificate. You will have excellent communications skills, a non-judgemental attitude and a focus on developing interventions to reduce alcohol and drug related harms, for both the individual and the community. It will also be important that you are experienced in delivering assessments, case management and group therapy.
About us
Nelson Marlborough Health (NMH) is the main health service provider for New Zealand’s Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough regions, serving nearly 145,000 people across two main hospitals, public health and a range of community services.
Find out more about us https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnA
What we offer
You will be joining a hard-working and supportive team that make a real difference every day. We provide a great place to work with professional development opportunities, job security, and workplace wellness programmes.
How to apply
For role specific queries please contact Eileen Varley on 03 546 1994 or via email to [email protected]
For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on [email protected] or 03 546 1274.
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https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz
N19-223.
Applications close: Sunday, 26 May 2019.
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