AOD Triage

About the role

Complete community-based assessment, treatment, recovery planning, and referrals for whānau in our communities. These treatment services will provide integrated care for those experiencing alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems, and coexisting problems of addiction and mental health. To support whānau and carers in maximising individual development, working alongside justice sector agencies and establishing referral pathways and collaborative relationships with agencies such as Justice, Police, and other government services where this supports tāngata whaiora.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver AOD triage, screening, brief intervention, comprehensive assessment, risk assessment and appropriate referral.
• Work closely with health professionals that support and advocate for mental health and addiction needs
• Coordinate liaison with the Probation Service and relevant health, justice and social-service providers to maintain effective pathways into AOD assessment and treatment.
• Provide and maintain effective pathways through collaborative relationships with Probation Service, justice and social-service providers
• Ensure the service is culturally safe, clinically competent and responsive to the needs of Māori service users.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement and programme reporting
• Contribute to multidisciplinary review, shared care planning and continuity of care
• Maintain compliance with Hauora policies, procedures, practice guidelines and practice standards.

About you

• Degree in Addictions, Mental Health, Social Work or health-related field (Essential)
• Current registration under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003, or current DAPAANZ registration or recognised health or social-service professional-body registration appropriate to scope of practice (Essential)
• Demonstrated experience in AOD assessment, intervention, treatment planning and case management, including people with co-existing mental health needs (Essential)
• Current clean full New Zealand driver licence (Essential)
• Established networks and community links in the Addiction and Mental Health Sector (Essential)
• Experience in working with whānau in assessing needs and developing support plans (Essential)
• Sound clinical assessment, observation and judgement, including the ability to recognise urgency and escalate appropriately
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary and inter-agency team
• Ability to manage competing priorities across an AOD caseload, assessment, case management and group facilitation responsibilities

About us

Tūwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora is a kaupapa Māori hauora service working in a contract-based funding environment that responds to changing whānau, funder and sector needs. The service works with justice sector agencies, health providers, and community organisations across the Eastern Bay of Plenty to deliver integrated addiction and mental health services.