Service Manager - AOD

Our client is a dedicated organisation supporting the holistic wellbeing of tangata whaiora and whanau across Aotearoa. They provide vital services that meet the diverse health and wellbeing needs of the communities they serve.

We are seeking a skilled Service Manager to join theirPapakura based team to lead their Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) service.

This role will provide clinical leadership and management to the AOD service, ensuring effective service delivery and optimal outcomes for people who access the service. You will be responsible for leading a team, offering clinical supervision, and maintaining high standards of care and professional practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with colleagues and the district manager to plan and deliver services that meet desired outcomes for whaiora (clients).
• Provide support, oversight, and coordination for teams delivering services to people with AOD needs.
• Deliver evidence-based clinical AOD assessments and interventions for whaiora in treatment.
• Offer clinical consultation to GPs, primary care teams, clinical mental health teams, and other community organisations on managing substance use disorders.
• Integrate clinical expertise with a commitment to delivering quality services to people who use our services and their whanau.
• Identify themes and challenges in clinical practice within an adult AOD service.
• Facilitate clients in working towards their personal goals and aspirations through professional coaching and supporting team members.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve service delivery and client outcomes.
• Manage a caseload, as agreed with the district manager.

Experience and Qualifications:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (minimum level 7) in nursing, social services, psychology, or a related field.
• Full registration with DAPAANZ and a current Annual Practicing Certificate (APC), or registration with a professional body under the HPCA Act 2003 or the Social Worker Registration Act 2003.
• At least 6 years of relevant work experience in AOD services, post-registration.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience with direct line management and experience working within the mental health and addiction sector.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and self-direct.
• Experience working with diverse cultures.
• Familiarity with quality methodologies and service improvement.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you then please Apply Now to be considered.

Or, for further information about this job, please contact: Kerri Law Email: kerri.law@healthwisepersonnel.co.nz