Role:  Integrated Alcohol and Other Drug & Mental Health Clinician

Status:  Part time-full time, multiple positions

Ballarat Community Health are seeking a passionate and dedicated Integrated Alcohol and Other Drug & Mental Health Clinician who’s eager to make a difference and contribute to our growing team.

Working as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary and multiagency team, you will deliver improved mental health (MH) and alcohol and other drugs (AOD) services. This role is vital in providing clinical services including intake, assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, treatment coordination, care planning, case management, group work, and discharge planning to ensure clients to improved mental health and decreased harm from alcohol or other drugs.

About us:

Ballarat Community Health is a for-purpose, not-for-profit community health organisation providing a comprehensive range of primary health services required by the local community. We work to promote health and wellbeing, and provide quality and affordable healthcare to our community, with a commitment to the most vulnerable.

We have approximately 300 staff, with seven (7) locations across Ballarat and the Western Region. Our people and our deep sense of purpose are what makes BCH a great place to work.

As part of the Step Thru Care initiative, we are committed to delivering high-quality, integrated care that addresses the complex needs of our clients. Our team of dedicated professionals works collaboratively to provide comprehensive support and treatment, making a meaningful impact on the lives of our client and our community.

Why this work is important:

Step Thru Care is an initiative of the Commonwealth Government, coordinated and funded via the WestVicPHN. The Program will work across the Central Goldfields area, in collaboration with Central Highlands Rural Healt, Maryborough and District Health Service and Ballarat Community Health.

The aim of the program is to address the needs of the consumer in a timely and straight forward manner, regardless of whether the primary area of concern is mental ill health or substance use. The program will provide services as and when needed, while incorporating warm referrals and collaborative care with other service providers. While Ballarat Community Health will be the lead agency, we will work closely with our partners to ensure clients are linked with the most suitable provider in their local area. The outcomes will include but not be limited to improved mental health and decreased harm from alcohol or other drugs.

What you will accomplish:

• Ensure the achievement of quality care and outcomes for clients by coordinating client-focused treatment and services that are personalised, timely, and effective.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients with substance use and/or mental health issues.
• Develop individualised treatment plans that address both substance use and/or mental health needs.
• Provide evidence-based interventions and therapy to clients, both individually and in group settings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to ensure integrated care and coordination of services.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Educate clients and their families on addiction, mental health, and recovery.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records and documentation.
• Stay current with developments in the fields of AOD and mental health treatment.
• Handle every case with patience, understanding, and a desire to help the client achieve wellness and autonomy.

What you will bring to the team:

• Tertiary degree qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, Alcohol and other Drugs, Nursing, or other health related field and hold current registration with AHPRA, AASW and /or Mental Health accreditation.
• Expertise in working with clients with mental health issues, AOD issues, complex needs and interacting with families and carers is desirable.
• Capability to implement therapeutic, recovery-oriented frameworks and practices including risk mitigation, trauma informed care and family inclusive practice.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Superb critical-thinking, organisational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work with all age groups and populations.

What is on offer:

• Attractive salaries in line with relevant awards and certified agreements.
• Excellent salary packaging (up to $15,900 general allowance and $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance per year).
• Staff culture consistently rated (across multiple workplace culture surveys) as being a culture of success.
• Diverse work environment with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Great social environment, including a staff social club.
• Modern and bright workspaces, free carparking.
• Ballarat – Australia’s most liveable regional city (RMIT 2020).

Interested?

To obtain a copy of the position description click here.

For further information please contact Michael Cameron, Alcohol & Other Drug and Mental Health Integration Clinical Lead on telephone 0493 680 357

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm on Monday 27 November 2023

Diversity and Inclusion

At Ballarat Community Health, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Ballarat Community Health, we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, or you need a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the People and Culture team via email at [email protected] noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Together we can have an impact on the health and wellbeing of our community. Be part of something special. Apply now!