Liaison Practitioner

The Liaison Practitioner role in this service is responsible for delivering safe, professional, and effective clinical case management to assist individuals and their whānau to prepare for residential treatment.

This role provides exciting opportunities to utilize and perfect your clinical toolbox by supporting service users on their journey to recovery. You will also support individuals following treatment as part of our ongoing continuing care engagement.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have:

• Relevant qualification/degree in health, social services, mental health and/or addictions
• An understanding of the Therapeutic Community (TC) Model
• Motivational interviewing, Clinical Assessment and Risk Management expertise
• Excellent one to one and group facilitation skills
• A high multitasking and organizational ability
• Previous experience working in the AOD field.
• A full, clean NZ driver’s license.

In return, we offer:

• Salary $67,225 - $77,272 depending on registration and experience.
• 22 days annual leave
• 5 days paid study leave per annum.
• Monday to Friday day-based hours, no weekends!
• Professional challenges and varied work that supports the community.
• A dynamic and supportive team who are passionate about what they do.
• A healthy workplace, which is smoke free.

This position offers the chance for you to work in a fun, supportive workplace with access to ongoing professional development and an opportunity to make a real difference to the health and well-being of our clients and their whānau.

More about us:

Odyssey has supported thousands of New Zealanders whose lives are affected by alcohol, drug or other addiction challenges. We wholeheartedly believe that everyone living in New Zealand should have the opportunity to live life to the fullest, to feel hopeful about their future and to have meaningful relationships with friends and whānau.

To apply, please send us your CV and a cover letter, and complete the additional information questionnaire online. For all enquiries, please contact Michelle Nicholson on 021 578262.

Closing date: Monday 9 December 2024

Please note that Police and Oranga Tamariki clearance checks are required for this role.

Odyssey is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke-free organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We particularly encourage applications from Māori and Pasifika candidates.