Clinical Team Leader - Residential

About the Business:

The Salvation Army Midland Bridge Service exists to provide safe, integrated, high-quality treatment and support services to people whose lives have been affected by alcohol or substance use. Our services are evidence-based best practise and are known for being people-centered, caring, transformative, and responsive.

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified Clinical Team Leader for our residential program based in Hamilton.

About the Role:

We are seeking the full-time services of a dynamic and experienced Clinical Team Leader to lead a team of health professionals. The position is based in Hamilton and involves leading our Midland Bridge Residential Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services.

What will your responsibilities be:

• The Residential Team Leader, Midland is responsible for maintaining and ensuring a high standard of day-to-day clinical practice, both in individual and group contact settings
• Leads the delivery of effective treatment services for individuals experiencing difficulties in relation to their recovery from substance dependence and those experiencing co-existing problems of addiction and mental health.
• Work within the framework of The Salvation Army Bridge Community Reinforcement Approach model of treatment.
• Ensure best practice through quality improvement and implementation of policies and procedures.
• On-Call Duties: available for on-call consultation and call-out as rostered.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Proven experience in leadership of residential alcohol and other drug addiction treatment services.
• Degree and Registration in Addictions or related field i.e. Nursing, Social Work, Counselling or Psychology
• Experience facilitating groups and case management with people experiencing co-existing problems in the Alcohol and Drug field.
• Excellent human resource leadership skills, including proven conflict resolution and staff relationship skills and experience
• Effective communication skills, able to deliver professional presentations to diverse audiences.
• Able to work within the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and have the ability and confidence to build and strengthen partnerships with Mana Whenua and community networks.
• Be contract literate, able to deliver measurable outcomes within time frames.
• Contribute innovative solutions that support retention and expansion of contracts and funding.
• Strong administrative skills, including significant computer skills (managing and monitoring database material, extracting reports, report writing)
• The ability to work as a team member while evidencing effective self-management and organization.

Our offer to you:

• An additional working week of Salvation Army leave, awarded annually on 1 July.
• Free confidential counseling services to support your well-being.
• Subsidized flu vaccinations.
• Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross.
• TSA discount card for discounts with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers, and Torpedo7.

Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society.'

This role is permanent role and hours worked will be 40 per week.

The starting salary for this role will fall between $95,250.00 and $122,400.00

The starting hourly rate for this role will fall between $45.00 and $58.00

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.