Rira Proebstel
Hamilton,WKO
Summary
Accomplished AOD Clinician with a robust background in holistic Māori approaches and comprehensive assessment management, honed at Te Runanga O Kirikiriroa. Demonstrates unparalleled professionalism and empathy, excelling in clinical documentation and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration. Proven track record in enhancing client recovery pathways through innovative therapeutic techniques and effective networking.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior AOD Clinican /Triage /Clinical Assessor
Te Runanga O Kirikiriroa
Frankton, Hamilton
05.2022 - Current
- Holistic Māori approach - guided by tikanga and cultural practices.
- Whanaungatanga—building relationships and rapport to assess whether service delivery can meet the client's needs.
- The initial assessment and full AoD comprehensive assessment were completed before allocation.
- Recommend other options of support to match the client with the correct treatment pathway.
- Triage and assessment require compassion and empathy when dealing with people's brokenness.
- AOD counseling, home visits, working in the community, assessing, networking, and working from the community house on the outskirts of the suburbs, but we are within our catchment area of the service contract. Working as a team to support the tangata and the whānau.
- Having meetings with other services to support the clients' recovery pathway and advocating on their behalf.
- Facilitating AoD group work.
AOD Clinican
The Salvation Army Bridge Program Hamilton/Midlands treatment program
Hamilton CBD , Hamilton
11.2016 - 05.2022
- Developed client treatment plans and goals.
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
- Actively participated in clinical supervision meetings with supervisor.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Coordinated with other health professionals to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Adhered to ethical standards outlined by state regulations governing AOD counselors.
AOD Community Clinician
Ngati Hine Trust Kawakawa
Kawakawa , Kawakawa Bay Of Islands
06.2013 - 03.2016
- Working for my husband, Iwi, and whānau to provide a holistic Māori approach to support with addiction-related problems.
- Both the office and Marae-based approaches.
- Networking with the community, home visits, and meetings with stakeholders.
- Working as a team to support the tangata and the whānau.
AOD Clinican
Miodlands Residential Bridge Program
Nawton , Hamilton
01.2009 - 02.2016
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients with substance abuse issues.
- Working constantly with high emotions due to withdrawing from substance use.
- Formulating continued treatment plans and preparing for when the client returns to their community.
- Geographical planning is essential to provide an environment that will support a person in abstaining from severe substance use.
- Have good support in place.
- Facilitating program to provide AoD education.
- Consistency and routine are valuable principles to help the client suffering from addiction; it is important to role model.
Education
Level 5 - Rongoa PR Actioner
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Rotorua 04-2025
Level 5 - AOD Supervisor
NZ Coaching & Mentoring Centre
Auckland, NZ12-2024
Mental Health And Addictions Papers.
Graduate Certificate of Postgraduate Studies
Auckland University Of Technology02-2017
Certificate - Vunerable Childrens Certificate
Childmatters
Hamilton 01-2017
Certificate of Technical Studies - L4 Mental Health And Addictions
North Technology
Whangarei Northland01-2011
Level 6 - Addictions Studies
Wellington Institute Technology
Wellington, NZ01-2009
Certificate of Technical Studies - Working With Youth With Addictions
Wellington Institute of Technology
Wellington01-2009
Diploma - Counselling
Bible College New Zealand
Hamilton, NZ01-2008
Skills
- Professionalism and boundaries
- My best attributes are honesty, openness, and hard work
- I am a person who values my work, the people I work alongside, and the service that has hired me
- Data entry
- Clinical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Continuing education
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Therapeutic techniques
- Clinical assessment management
- Self-reflection and improvement
- Networking
- Supporting colleagues
- Can work unsupervised
- Team player
Affiliations
- Rongoa practices.
- Whanau
- Friends
- Travel
Certification
- Full drivers license
- Dapannz full membership
- Dapannz registered supervisor.
Timeline
Senior AOD Clinican /Triage /Clinical Assessor
Te Runanga O Kirikiriroa
05.2022 - Current
AOD Clinican
The Salvation Army Bridge Program Hamilton/Midlands treatment program
11.2016 - 05.2022
AOD Community Clinician
Ngati Hine Trust Kawakawa
06.2013 - 03.2016
AOD Clinican
Miodlands Residential Bridge Program
01.2009 - 02.2016
Level 5 - Rongoa PR Actioner
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Level 5 - AOD Supervisor
NZ Coaching & Mentoring Centre
Mental Health And Addictions Papers.
Graduate Certificate of Postgraduate Studies
Certificate - Vunerable Childrens Certificate
Childmatters
Certificate of Technical Studies - L4 Mental Health And Addictions
North Technology
Level 6 - Addictions Studies
Wellington Institute Technology
Certificate of Technical Studies - Working With Youth With Addictions
Wellington Institute of Technology
Diploma - Counselling
Bible College New Zealand
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