Opiate Substitution Treatment Case Manager

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Opiate Substitution Treatment Case Manager

Located at Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth

Permanent, Part-time role (64 hours per fortnight)

Must be a Health Practitioner with current APCs

Scope of practice to enable working in mental health and addiction services

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to:

• Utilise clinical skills in assessing opioid addiction, formulating recovery plans with whai ora and provide engagement and support from a best practice and recovery centred approach.
• Provide specialist advice and education to whai ora, their whānau and relevant stakeholders caring and/or providing services for people with opioid addiction.
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver timely and cohesive service locally and from satellite services across the region.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST) Case Manager roles provide care coordination and interventions for whai ora engaged in the OST programme in Taranaki. Walking alongside the person through their journey of recovery and regaining wellbeing from the point of programme induction and initiation of treatment until the person has achieved their goals for opioid addiction recovery journey.

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About you

Successful candidates will be:

• At least two years’ experience in acute and/or community based mental health &/or addiction services, preferably with strong addictions experience and knowledge;
• Excellent clinical knowledge base and adept ability to provide psychoeducation for whai ora, whanau and health care providers.
• Ability to work under pressure, be a good team player, demonstrate leadership skills and positively contribute to service delivery;
• Be prepared to travel across the Taranaki rohe to meet the needs of our people and have a willing, 'can do' attitude.

We can offer you a welcoming and supportive environment with a team that is committed to ensuring you are successful in your role. We will also provide a comprehensive orientation process when you start so that you become familiar not only with our service but also the wider mental health sector in Taranaki.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Friday 4 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lucy Langeluddecke – Clinical Team Leader Alcohol & Other Drugs Team on Email: lucy.langeluddecke@tdhb.org.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.