Clinical Team Leader

Location: Counties Manukau (Manurewa)

Do you enjoy a challenge? Are you looking for something new and different?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and values‑driven Clinical Team Leader to join an innovative, collaborative AOD service.

About the Service

The Salvation Army Bridge and Ember work in a strong partnership to deliver a unique AOD respite and short‑term treatment service.

• The Salvation Army Bridge is an internationally acclaimed service supporting people with drug and alcohol dependencies to achieve recovery and improved quality of life.
• Ember is a leading NGO providing values‑based mental health and AOD peer support services.

The service operates from a residential facility in Manurewa, employing both clinical and peer support staff who work collaboratively to support:

• Respite guests, and
• Individuals transitioning into longer‑term AOD treatment.

Planned service developments are currently under discussion with funders, including a shift to a regional service model and the introduction of more formal social detox spaces.

The Role

This is a hands‑on clinical leadership role providing oversight and support to all staff, while maintaining a strong client‑facing focus.

Key responsibilities include:

• Clinical leadership and staff oversight
• Clinical assessments and risk assessments
• Case management
• Group facilitation and 1:1 support
• Liaison with AOD treatment providers and wider community organisations
• Supporting clients using the Bridge’s Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) model
• Contributing to a collaborative model that integrates clinical care, peer support, and group work

What We Offer

• Salary aligned with the Social Worker Pay Equity Process
• Opportunity to work in an innovative, evolving service
• Strong focus on values‑based, person‑centred practice
• Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment
• As this is a collaboration you have the ability to choose which organisation to be employed with.
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave per year, paid study leave, – The Salvation Army
• Flexible working hours including recreation days, Alternative leave entitlement, Long service leave and health support benefits’-Ember Korowai Takitini

Essential Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification with full professional registration (e.g. Nursing Council, SWRB, NZAC, DAPAANZ)
• Minimum 2 years’ clinical management experience (AOD experience preferred)
• Demonstrated clinical experience in AOD services
• Strong clinical risk assessment skills
• Experience facilitating groups
• Ability to work confidently within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to working from a bicultural perspective and willingness to learn Te Reo Māori
• Ability to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Current NZ work visa, residency, or citizenship

Desirable Attributes

Ideally, you will also:

• Have lived experience of recovery from addiction
• Be mature, patient, and respectful
• Be open to learning the Bridge Model of Treatment and Peer Employment Training
• Have strong people and relationship‑building skills
• Be positive, encouraging, and resilient under pressure
• Act as a role model for staff and stakeholders
• Be professional, approachable, and engaging
• Be outcome‑focused with strong attention to detail
• Bring warmth and a good sense of humour to your work

This role is permanent and hours worked will be 40 per week - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

The starting salary for this role will fall between $104,321 and $122,464, per annum, based on experience.

If this role aligns with your values and experience, we’d love to hear from you.

The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity.

The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.

Children’s Worker Classification Statement (per Children’s Act 2014): Applicants with a Schedule 2 conviction must provide an Exemption Certificate for Core Children’s Worker roles or undergo an internal assessment for all other Salvation Army roles