Primary Addiction Clinician

Fixed Term 0.5 FTE Part Time  to June 2023 

Life is a collection of small moments: meaningful moments, challenging moments, moments to remember. At Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury, we want to support our people to enjoy more of the moments that matter. Are you ready to join us?

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Life is a collection of small moments: meaningful moments, challenging moments, moments to remember. At Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury, we want to support our people to enjoy more of the moments that matter. Are you ready to join us?

Reporting to the Manager, Mental Health and Addiction Service this new role has been established to provide primary addiction care support for the community and focus on outreach and partnerships with clients and their families.

The role itself is to provide early intervention with the least disruption for people who are at risk of alcohol and/or other drug dependency.  The service will be flexible and accessible and play a part in educating on the effects of alcohol and drug use.

Right now were looking for a registered health care professional such as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social worker or Accredited Counsellor to be a key member of the mental health and addiction services within primary care and to work in collaboration with all primary and specialist clinical service areas.

The successful person in this role will be able to motive, inspire, engage and will actively contribute to a multi-disciplinary model of care.  Additionally the person will;

• Have experience of working within mental health and addiction
• Be able to work in a self directed way as well as build collaboration across the sector
• Be a role model for clinical excellence

The person needs to be registered in New Zealand and hold a current APC.

Why choose Primary Health at Te Whatu Ora - South Canterbury?

As one of the country - s smaller regions our people always have room to move and grow - you - ll get a wider exposure to specialties and enjoy the benefits of a flat structure: processes that run smoothly and a fun, friendly culture. With us, you - re more than just a number; you - re part of a team where everyone knows your name.

On top of all that, you - ll get to enjoy the fantastic Timaru lifestyle: between the beach and the mountains, work-life balance is truly achievable here.

At Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury, integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We are a proudly diverse team, as we know a diverse and inclusive workforce achieves the best outcomes for our patients and communities. If you share in these core values and bring them into every aspect of your patient care, we can - t wait for you to join us.

Apply now - this moment is yours!  

Please apply for this vacancy online at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.

Closing Date for Applications is OPEN 2023 (This job advert will close once a suitable applicant is found).

As part of our duty of care towards our patients, it is crucial that all patient-facing staff be fully immunised. If you have made it to the later stages of recruitment for a role that has vaccination requirements, you will be expected to produce your immunisation records for infection control purposes.