Youth Addictions and Mental Health Clinician
We’re excited to have an opportunity for a Youth Addictions and Mental Health Clinician to join our Youth Intact team. This is a Monday to Friday role, based at our welcoming community hub in the heart of Hamilton, with weekly travel throughout our Waikato service area — so you’ll enjoy a great mix of community connection and variety in your week.
We’re looking for a registered AOD practitioner, social worker, nurse, or health professional with HPCA/NCAC Counsellor status. You’ll also need a Level 7 or higher qualification in a relevant social services field.
What you’ll be doing:
- Delivering youth-friendly, evidence-based AOD assessments and treatment – all guided by the Waikato Youth AOD Model of Care
- Teaming up with Youth Workers, Cultural Support, and other awesome providers to help young people on their recovery journey
- Playing a key role in our Youth INtact leadership service – sharing your knowledge and helping grow AOD and CEP skills across the wider community, including primary health and youth mental health sectors
- Getting involved in shaping and improving our service – your voice matters here!
What’s in it for you?
- A salary between $70,083 and $81,369 depending on qualifications and experience
- A pool car to use for work – and even to get to and from home
- 22 days of annual leave to recharge
- 5 paid study leave days every year to help you grow and keep learning
Youth INtact is a new approach to service delivery for rangatahi/young people with problematic to severe alcohol and/or other drug use – offering easily accessible community-based assessment and treatment services that are wraparound, holistic and culturally responsive. There are a mixture of school clinics and community-based services, depending on the community needs.
More about us:
Odyssey has supported thousands of New Zealanders whose lives are affected by alcohol, drug or other addiction challenges. We wholeheartedly believe that everyone living in New Zealand should have the opportunity to live life to the fullest, to feel hopeful about their future and to have meaningful relationships with friends and whānau.
To apply, please send us your CV and a cover letter, and complete the additional information questionnaire online. For all enquiries, please contact Michelle in the People and Capabilities team on 021 578262.
Closing date: 12 November 2026
Please note that Police, and Oranga Tamariki clearance checks are required for this role.
Odyssey is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free organisation. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We particularly encourage applications from Māori and Pacific peoples.
