Role

Addictions Practitioner


Qualifications

Specific Bachelor-level degrees that meet legislative requirements for practice. These are best reviewed on the DAPAANZ website listed below.

Practice Framework

DAPAANZ Addictions Competency Framework – dapaanz.org.nz/membership/addictioncompetency-framework

Code of Ethics

DAPAANZ Tikanga Matatika Code of Ethics – dapaanz.org.nz/membership/tikanga-matatikacode-of-ethics

 Professional or Registering Body

DAPAANZ – The Addiction Practitioners’ Association Aotearoa New Zealand – www.dapaanz.org.nz

Scope of Practice

Addiction Practitioners are usually health professionals who are qualified and competent to independently provide the continuum of addiction interventions, which include comprehensive assessment, treatment planning and delivery (DAPAANZ, 2011). To become an Addiction
Practitioner, you will need a qualification before being employed and you are usually encouraged to gain or maintain a professional registration.

Who they support

Addictions Practitioners work largely with individuals and their whānau impacted by addictions. The range of addictions may include alcohol and other drugs, gambling, gaming, and sex.

Practice settings vary and may include one-toone talk therapies, live-in rehabilitation settings, community group work, right through to health, justice and education settings.

Key relationships

  • Clients
  • Whānau / Hapū / Iwi
  • Chaplains
  • NGOs across the community, Police, Health services and other referral agencies
  • Navigators / Connectors
  • Youth Workers / Youth Developers
  • Registered Nurses / Doctors / Health supports
  • Psychologists / Mental Health and Addictions supports
  • Social Workers / Navigators / Connectors / Support Workers
  • Financial Advisors / Food provision
  • Cultural Advisors
  • Staff representing Ministries, government agencies, funders, etc. across the local infrastructure such as ACC,