Senior Addictions Practitioner

Overview

Pathways | Mo matou

As 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 whanau connections.

Our commitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes' wairua and spirit.

The Benefits | Nga ahuatanga kei a matou

Perk + Perk plus discount app

Work for an organisation that believes in its purpose

On-going coaching and support

EAP services

Discounted premiums with Southern Cross

The Role | Mo tenei turanga mahi

Join our team as a Senior Addictions Practitioner at AOD service in Wairarapa.

The AOD service works with tangata whai ora or taiohi that present moderate to complex needs.

We are seeking a skilled clinician to join our team.

You will be comfortable with assessment writing, facilitating group work, and maintaining clear and accurate clinical notes.

Develop and regularly review individual support and goal plans in collaboration with whai ora / taiohi and their support networks, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.

Maintain clear, respectful communication with team members and whai ora / taiohi, ensuring individual needs are well understood and supported.

Contribute to a safe, healthy work environment and support the day-to-day operations of the service in collaboration with leadership.

Build and maintain strong networks with community, mental health, and addiction support services to ensure integrated care.

Provide after-hours or on-call clinical support as required, including contributing to service review meetings and supporting staff with clinical expertise.

This role is full-time working Monday to Wednesday 8.30 am to 5pm and Thursday to Friday 8 : 30am -3pm.

This role is fixed term with an end date of 07 August 2026.

About You | Mou

You will be :

Hold a current annual practicing certificate.

Has a full registration with DAPAANZ.

Meets 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 | Ra Katinga

11 September 2025.

Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date.

Position Description :

Contact | Korero : Rachael Kenny, Team Coach on for any queries.

For further information, visit our website

Pathways 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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