AOD Assessment Clinician

Located in Morwell, Full-time, Permanent

• Join a not-for-profit health care provider who is getting back to what matters
• Responsible for delivering timely, holistic and culturally safe AOD assessments
• Total remuneration package of $114,312 per annum including superannuation and the full optional benefit of salary packaging.

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?

Reporting to the Team Leader Adult AOD - Addiction Services, the AOD Assessment Clinician is part of the AOD treatment suite and works to support a multidisciplinary approach to AOD and Mental Health care. The incumbent is responsible for delivering timely, holistic and culturally safe AOD assessments utilising the DHHS-endorsed assessment tools.

Your work will include:

•      Maintain an appropriate caseload of comprehensive assessment clients in accordance with demand management and key performance indicators.
•      Ensure compliance with assessment protocols, and the timely throughput of treatment referrals. 
•      Create and sustain strong interagency connections with local services including; AOD, Indigenous Services, Emergency Services, Corrections, Court Services, Housing, Child Protection, The Orange Door, Specialist Family Violence Services, Employment, Mental Health, Disability and other relevant stakeholders

What we’re looking for: 

• Tertiary qualification (or near completion in a relevant health profession/discipline including social work, psychology, counselling, mental health nursing and occupational therapy.
• Completion of (or willingness to complete) the minimum four AOD core modules within six months of commencement
• Registration or eligibility for membership with relevant profession/discipline body (if applicable).
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence
• A current Working with Children Check (Employee) or VIT Registration
• NDIS Workers Screening Check (can be obtained during application)

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: 
Teressa Watt

Manager Addicition Services

************@lchs.com.au

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 ***********@lchs.com.au. 

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