Practitioner - First Care - Auckland
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)
If you are a registered counsellor, social worker, psychologist or psychotherapist OR eligible to register within the near future, we'd love to hear from you!
We have a unique opportunity for someone to work with a full time position and make a real impact through work based in the greater Auckland region. This role provides services for at-risk children and young people with mental health, behavioural and/or emotional needs to enable them to thrive in their communities.
You will work with a small but intensive caseload of parents/caregivers of children aged 0-17, delivering the Triple P parenting programme, and/or with children and young people directly, delivering TI- CBT (Trauma Informed Cognitive Behaviour Therapy).
Flexible working arrangements including the 4 day working week trial.
Competitive remuneration (including a vehicle for work and commuting use)
Career progression and cultural competency development opportunities (Te Ao Maori and Te Ao Pasifika)
Support from a team of cultural and clinical professionals with a wide range of experience
Training in an evidence-based parenting programme
A comprehensive orientation and induction programme, including a staff Noho Marae
Paid birthday leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Kia Puāwai has the well-being of people at its heart, and our team are collectively focused on a shared vision to help improve the lives of tamariki, rangatahi and whānau across Aotearoa.
We believe our tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau deserve to thrive. We draw from te ao Māori and te ao Tauiwi knowledge to strengthen well-being, mana and wairua.
Kia Puāwai isa tangata Tiriti, non-government organisation, committed to meeting our obligations to He Whakaputanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We strive to achieve equitable outcomes for rangatahi, whānau, aiga and communities by walking alongside them to overcome challenges; empowering them to achieve their goals and make long-lasting positive change by providing a range of evidence-based and culturally informed programmes and services.
Our journey began in 1997. As an organisation we celebrate diversity; we have kaimahi from a range of different backgrounds and experiences who continue to make a significant difference in the lives of those we work with throughout Aotearoa.
Want to know more about Kia Puāwai? visit www.kiapuawai.org.nz.
To be considered for this role, you will need:
Be a registered health professional.
Full New Zealand driver’s license.
Competency with tikanga and te reo Māori is advantageous or a commitment to starting your journey into Te Ao Māori whilst taking ownership of your learning and growth.
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