Alcohol and Drug Practitioner

Wellington
Permanent
Full-time

22 days ago

Pathways | Mō mātouAs a leading mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empower individuals to live full lives in their communities. Prioritising mental health while aiming for overall well-being, we foster strong whānau connections. Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' wairua and spirit.The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

Increased KiwiSaver contribution
Fifth week of Annual Leave (after 12 months employment)
Paid Wellbeing Days (2 per year)
HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whanau
Holiday programme assistance
Perk + Perk plus discount app

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahiIn your role as an Alcohol and Drug Practitioner (AOD) in the Health and Wellbeing Team, you will establish meaningful connections with individuals and families, promoting their overall well-being through expert assessment, compassionate care, and ongoing educational development.You will engage in collaborative efforts to enhance the quality of care, where your specialised knowledge is highly valued.As an AOD Practitioner, you will provide assessment and a range of therapeutic interventions for tāngata whai or taiohi with alcohol or other drug challenges.This is a permanent and full-time role, Monday - Friday, 8.30am to 5pm.Key responsibilities of the role may include:

Provide therapeutic intervention & services to improve the ability for whai ora or taiohi to succeed in their personal lives
Provide high quality, professional services in all interactions
Provide recovery-focussed & strengths-based intervention, support and recommendations
Collaborate with and refer to internal and external services
Support the design, development and facilitation of group-based approaches.

About You | MōuYou will:

Hold a current annual practicing certificate.
Have work experience as a AOD Practitioner.
Have a full registration with DAPAANZ.
Meet the requirements of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (2003).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail, particularly with regard to written documents.
Excellent time management, organisation and file maintenance.

Closing date | Rā Katinga: 13 September 2025. Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date.Position Description: Please copy and paste link into your browser:Contact | Korero: Tania Smellie, Team Coach on Tania.Smellie@pathways.co.nz for any queries.For further information, visit our website www.pathways.co.nzPathways is committed to healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage people with lived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.

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