Mental Health & Addictions Professional

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the role

The Mental Health and Addictions Professional role is both dynamic and diverse and will see you working as a part of a collaborative 24/7 shift team, supporting a range of essential services as part of the National Telehealth Service. These services include alcohol and drugs, depression and mental health, gambling and counselling. 

You will provide mental health and addiction support to tāngata whai ora (service users) accessing a range of National Mental Health and Addiction Telehealth Services. Working from a trauma-informed and recovery-oriented perspective, you'll support people through distress, assess and respond to risk, and help them develop practical plans that support their wellbeing and next steps. Working in a fast-paced virtual environment, you'll help people navigate available supports and access urgent services when required.

As a 24/7 service, flexibility to work a variety of shifts is essential. We are looking for kaimahi who are available to work 0.6–0.8 FTE, with most shifts being overnights and early mornings, including weekends (shifts available between 10:30pm– 11:00am). This position is aiming to commence on Monday 14 September 2026 for a two-week induction. 

Ngā haepapa matua | Key responsibilities

• Provide mental health and addictions support including assessment, interventions, support planning, referrals, risk identification and appropriate escalation for support, while respecting backgrounds and cultural needs. 
• Communicating with tāngata whai ora via phone, email, SMS and webchat.
• Provide coaching and clinical support to Mental Health & Addictions kaimahi as requested.  
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with professional and organisational standards using various IT systems.
• Participating in continuous improvement of quality and service developments, always ensuring ethical service delivery.  
• Undertake shift supervision duties on a weekly roster and having oversight of the services and call flows. 
• Ensure practice is trauma informed, culturally responsive, and aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you 

• Work from home anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand 
• A supportive, clinically robust telehealth environment 
• Opportunities to contribute to service development and clinical leadership 
• Ongoing professional development and reflective practice support 
• The opportunity to influence equitable mental health and addiction outcomes nationally  
• Access exclusive discounts with Boost and Samsung