Alcohol and Drug Clinician Te Atea Marino, Maori Regional Alcohol and Drug Service

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1 Date: May 2011 Job Title : Alcohol and Drug Clinician Department : Te Atea Marino Ki Te Tonga Location : Building 4, 17 Lambie Drive, Manukau City, Auckland Reporting To : Service Team Leader, Te Atea Marino through Clinical Supervisor of Locality Direct Reports : Nil Functional Relationships with : Internal Whitiki Maurea Te Atea Marino team members TUPU Kaumatua Senior Taurawhiri, Te Atea marino Maurea Services MOSS Clinical Director MOKO Services Community Alcohol and s (CADS) WDHB Mental Health Services Group WDHB Maori Health Services Regional Forensic Psychiatry Services External Maori Community Tangata Whaiora and their Whanau Community Agencies Clinical staff within other Hospital and Health Services Maori Health Professionals within other Health Sectors Training Institutions General Practitioners Purpose To facilitate and provide therapeutic interventions with Maori whose lives have been affected by the misuse of alcohol and/or drugs. To provide manaaki and awhi to Maori Tangata Whaiora Z:\Recruitment Portfolio's\Mental Health\s\Linda McKean\AOD South Amended.doc

2 KEY TASKS EXPECTED OUTCOMES Clinical assessment and counseling to Maori Tangata Whaiora Manage a clinical caseload Appointments for Tangata Whaiora are scheduled for assessments and follow up sessions. Whaiora are regularly reviewed and appropriate care plans/discharge plans are updated and completed Triage Manage referrals and follow standard process and procedures Facilitate group programmes for Maori Tangata Whaiora Provide group programmes within a Tikanga Maori framework that will promote the concept of healing in relation to alcohol and drug misuse. Facilitation of group programmes that ensure effective delivery of harm reduction philosophy. Review programmes to ensure continuous quality improvement. Project Work Involvement in community working parties and initiatives pertaining to Maori Tangata Whaiora alcohol and drug issues. To contribute to the ongoing development of Te Atea Marino within Counties-Manukau District Health Board catchment area. Commitment to the principles within Te Tiriti o Waitangi To recognize Individual Responsibility for Workplace Health and Safety under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 Participation in ongoing reviews of Clinical Pathways. Pro-actively seek input/feedback from Tangata Whaiora in regards to service delivery and improvements. Seek opportunities to promote healthy choices for Maori Tangata Whaiora around the use of alcohol and drugs. Demonstrated practical application of the principles within Te Tiriti o Waitangi. DHB s Health and Safety policies are read and understood and relevant procedures applied to their own work activities. Workplace hazards are identified and reported, including self management of hazards where appropriate. Can identify health and safety representative for area. Z:\Recruitment Portfolio's\Mental Health\s\Linda McKean\AOD South Amended.doc

3 Services are delivered in accordance with the philosophies, priorities and objectives of Waitemata District Health Board and specifically Mental Health Services Group and Community Alcohol and s Completed orientations and mandatory training as stipulated in the Training and Development and team policies Philosophies and values are known and supported Consumer rights and responsibilities are actively supported Safety standards are known and met Waitemata District Health Board s values of openness, transparency, respect, integrity and customer focus are modeled. Please Note: The above key tasks and expected outcomes are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position and the incumbent. VERIFICATION: Employee: Service Team Leader Date: Z:\Recruitment Portfolio's\Mental Health\s\Linda McKean\AOD South Amended.doc

4 PERSON SPECIFICATION POSITION TITLE: ALCOHOL AND DRUG CLINICIAN, TE ATEA MARINO Minimum Preferred Education Relevant health related tertiary qualification Counseling Certificate Registered OT Dip Counseling Hauora Maori Training Social Worker Clinical Psychologist Experience/ Knowledge/understanding of Te Reo Maori and Tikanga Good understanding of the AOD field in Aotearoa. The ability to work both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Good communication and negotiation skills Ability to develop and maintain effective networks Current full driver s license Knowledge/experience in Maori Models of Practice Previous experience in working within the AOD field. Good experience in carrying out the function of Duty Counselor Z:\Recruitment Portfolio's\Mental Health\s\Linda McKean\AOD South Amended.doc

5 Date: May 2011 Job Title : Alcohol and Drug Clinician Department : Te Atea Marino Ki Te Tonga Location : Building 4, 17 Lambie Drive, Manukau City, Auckland Reporting To : Service Team Leader, Te Atea Marino through Clinical Supervisor of Locality Direct Reports : Nil Functional Relationships with : Internal Whitiki Maurea Te Atea Marino team members TUPU Kaumatua Senior Taurawhiri, Te Atea marino Maurea Services MOSS Clinical Director MOKO Services Community Alcohol and s (CADS) WDHB Mental Health Services Group WDHB Maori Health Services Regional Forensic Psychiatry Services External Maori Community Tangata Whaiora and their Whanau Community Agencies Clinical staff within other Hospital and Health Services Maori Health Professionals within other Health Sectors Training Institutions General Practitioners Purpose To facilitate and provide therapeutic interventions with Maori whose lives have been affected by the misuse of alcohol and/or drugs. To provide manaaki and awhi to Maori Tangata Whaiora Z:\Recruitment Portfolio's\Mental Health\s\Linda McKean\AOD South Amended.doc

6 KEY TASKS EXPECTED OUTCOMES Clinical assessment and counseling to Maori Tangata Whaiora Manage a clinical caseload Appointments for Tangata Whaiora are scheduled for assessments and follow up sessions. Whaiora are regularly reviewed and appropriate care plans/discharge plans are updated and completed Triage Manage referrals and follow standard process and procedures Facilitate group programmes for Maori Tangata Whaiora Provide group programmes within a Tikanga Maori framework that will promote the concept of healing in relation to alcohol and drug misuse. Facilitation of group programmes that ensure effective delivery of harm reduction philosophy. Review programmes to ensure continuous quality improvement. Project Work Involvement in community working parties and initiatives pertaining to Maori Tangata Whaiora alcohol and drug issues. To contribute to the ongoing development of Te Atea Marino within Counties-Manukau District Health Board catchment area. Commitment to the principles within Te Tiriti o Waitangi To recognize Individual Responsibility for Workplace Health and Safety under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 Participation in ongoing reviews of Clinical Pathways. Pro-actively seek input/feedback from Tangata Whaiora in regards to service delivery and improvements. Seek opportunities to promote healthy choices for Maori Tangata Whaiora around the use of alcohol and drugs. Demonstrated practical application of the principles within Te Tiriti o Waitangi. DHB s Health and Safety policies are read and understood and relevant procedures applied to their own work activities. Workplace hazards are identified and reported, including self management of hazards where appropriate. Can identify health and safety representative for area. Z:\Recruitment Portfolio's\Mental Health\s\Linda McKean\AOD South Amended.doc

7 Services are delivered in accordance with the philosophies, priorities and objectives of Waitemata District Health Board and specifically Mental Health Services Group and Community Alcohol and s Completed orientations and mandatory training as stipulated in the Training and Development and team policies Philosophies and values are known and supported Consumer rights and responsibilities are actively supported Safety standards are known and met Waitemata District Health Board s values of openness, transparency, respect, integrity and customer focus are modeled. Please Note: The above key tasks and expected outcomes are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position and the incumbent. VERIFICATION: Employee: Service Team Leader Date: Z:\Recruitment Portfolio's\Mental Health\s\Linda McKean\AOD South Amended.doc

8 PERSON SPECIFICATION POSITION TITLE: ALCOHOL AND DRUG CLINICIAN, TE ATEA MARINO Minimum Preferred Education Relevant health related tertiary qualification Counseling Certificate Registered OT Dip Counseling Hauora Maori Training Social Worker Clinical Psychologist Experience/ Knowledge/understanding of Te Reo Maori and Tikanga Good understanding of the AOD field in Aotearoa. The ability to work both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Good communication and negotiation skills Ability to develop and maintain effective networks Current full driver s license Knowledge/experience in Maori Models of Practice Previous experience in working within the AOD field. Good experience in carrying out the function of Duty Counselor Z:\Recruitment Portfolio's\Mental Health\s\Linda McKean\AOD South Amended.doc