ACAS Assessment Clinician

26765 - Applications close Sunday 18 February 2024
Located in Bairnsdale, Part-time, Permanent

• Join a not-for-profit health care provider who is getting back to what matters.
• Are you looking to contribute towards the community whilst achieving work-life balance?
• We are committed to those we support in our communities and to our staff in achieving the best outcomes.

Why Latrobe Community Health Service?
At Latrobe Community Health Service, we aim to prevent health problems through information and awareness, and to intervene sooner through the delivery of truly integrated healthcare.
Our origins are in Gippsland regional Victoria, but we have grown rapidly in recent years. Our services include general practice (GP); nursing; allied health; dental; counselling and psychology; gambling support; alcohol and drug treatment; migrant and refugee settlement services; social connection; carer support services and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in partnership with the NDIA.
What you'll be doing in this role?
As an Aged Care Assessment (ACAS) Clinician, you will undertake comprehensive assessments in the community, residential care settings and regional hospitals. You will support clients in establishing wishes and goals to either remain living in the community or move into residential care. You will find an incredible sense of workplace satisfaction and achievement throughout a role which is both challenging and rewarding.
Your work will include:

• Conduct comprehensive holistic assessments, in the community, residential care settings and at regional hospitals of client's needs resulting in a care plan that takes into account the client/carers desire to either remain living in the community or to move into residential care.
• Conduct assessments for people from vulnerable groups, including those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background (CALD) and an indigenous backgrounds.
• Manage client database and documentation recording across various platforms and information technology.
• Undertake and complete Support Plan Reviews as per current work procedures and ACAS guidelines.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing or Physiotherapy.
• AHPRA registration or equivalent professional membership/registration
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence
• A current Working with Children Check (Employee)

What's in it for you?

• ADO each month (full-time staff only)
• Optional Salary Packaging (including novated leasing)
• Access to discounted Private Health Insurance
• Training & Development (Online & Onsite)
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Flexible Working Arrangements

For more information on this position contact:
Penny Robins
Manager Gateway
At Latrobe Community Health Service we want to help you get back to what matters. To see the full position description and to apply, click the Apply Now button.
Latrobe Community Health Service is committed to better health, better lifestyles, strong and inclusive communities.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people whom are from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email
Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) is committed to promoting the safety and well-being of all children and young people accessing our services.