Practitioner
Odyssey
- Auckland
- $65,915-73,590 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Full Time
- Application Closes 03 May 2024
- Auckland - South Auckland
- Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor
- Up to 1 years' experience working with clients in a social service, health, mental health and/or addictions setting
- A relevant level 7 qualification e.g. health science, social work, counselling, psychology, social work, alcohol and other drugs (AOD) or mental health
- Registration with or a willingness to work toward registration with a relevant professional body e.g. DAPAANZ (with organisational support)
- A willingness to embrace a bi cultural treatment approach within a therapeutic community environment
- Interest in and demonstrated knowledge of Tikanga Māori and of Pacific cultural norms
- Ability to establish effective relationships with others, including clients/tāngata whai ora
- Self-motivated and a positive attitude
- Skills in individual and group therapy
- Strong communication skills and clear, concise writing skills
- Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Suite applications
- An understanding of working in a correctional environment
- A full, clean NZ drivers license
- A salary between $65,915 and $73,590 depending on registration and experience
- An annual 'location' allowance of $2000 for working in a correction's based environment.
- 22 days annual leave and 5 days paid study leave per annum
- Access to study, learning and development opportunities
- A dynamic and supportive team who are passionate about what we do