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Job Offer: Puawaitanga Professional Contractor – Part-time:HainesAttractJob description:Job Description» Are you practiced in providing trauma-informed care?» Do you want to support Kiwis who are struggling and provide phone-located professional, confidential counselling services? » Work in the house How Pu?waitanga works Pu?waitanga means to blossom, flourish, to break through and is a phone and web-located service to support Kiwis to improve their emotional well-being – their hauora. In this function you will do the following: » Referrer identifies someone in need and refers them to Pu?waitanga » At the initial appointment, the counsellor listens to the client and helps them work out a progress plan » Clients can speak to counsellors about any issues, some of which might be low mood, anxiety, grief, addictions, relationship issues and low self-esteem » Over the course of the programme (typically three to six sessions), the counsellor and client work together to improve the well-being of the client » After their sessions, the counsellor may refer the client on to further services or the client’s clinical team to continue supporting them About you » Completed qualification in a significant field and full registration with a professional body (e.g. DAPAANZ, NZAC, or similar) » At least five years’ practice working in mental health, addictions, counselling or face to face therapy » The capability to speak Te Reo, Tongan, Samoan, Cantonese or other languages would be highly advantageous (to a degree of fluency sufficient to hold sessions with clients) » knowledge of Mental Health needs of Maori and Pacifica communities in New Zealand » Flexibility to commit to 10 – 20 hours a week for client sessions, occurring between, 9 am – 9 pm Monday – Sunday » practiced in delivering therapy using acceptance commitment therapy and/or cognitive behavioural therapy About us Whakarongorua Aotearoa is a leader in New Zealand’s virtual healthcare landscape. We bring together a range of national helplines, including – Healthline, Need to Talk 1737, Quitline, Alcohol and Drug Helpline, Gambling Helpline and a range of health and mental health after-hours services. Whakarongorua Aotearoa also manages the National Cervical Screening Register and the National Bowel Screening Register. As part of our well-respected national organisation, you will be supported by Pokohiwi Ki Pokohiwi (shoulder to shoulder) with continuing learning and development, guidance and coaching from a knowledgeable leadership abilities team. Whakarongorua Aotearoa celebrates the success of our staff and is continually looking for a way to strengthen and improve our service. You can also look forward to the following: » Being part of a growing and well-respected national organisation » A superb culture that celebrates success This position closes Thursday, 29 July 2021. How to submit the application:Apply here:https://careers.homecaremedical.co.nz/jobs/1213402-puawaitanga-senior- professional-part-time-10-20-hours-per-week/applications/new?source=seekTh is position closes Thursday, 29 July 2021.Skills:
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