Company

Western Health VicSee more

addressAddressMelbourne, VIC
type Form of workPart time
CategorySocial Care

Job description

Position: Intake and Assessment Clinician

Part time, 72hrs per fortnight

Western Health, Drug Health Services (DHS) is currently seeking a suitably experienced and qualified AOD Clinician to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team.

The Intake & Assessment Clinician provides an intake function to Drug Health Services (DHS) Residential Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Programs and conducts comprehensive AOD assessments, treatment planning, referral and linkage into Community AOD Services.

An important role within Drug Health Services, providing the first point of contact, engagement and triage of all clients and their families seeking to access Alcohol and Other Drugs services.

The clinician will be responsible for the assessment and referral into community residential Withdrawal and rehabilitation beds managed across DHS, through receipt of referral from state-wide intake providers as well as from other stakeholders including internal referrals and direct client presentations.

To be successful for this role you:

  • will have qualifications in social work, nursing, psychology or other relevant health discipline
  • will have excellent assessment, treatment planning and clinical presentation skills
  • will have excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • will be able to manage competing priorities within a multidisciplinary team of Allied Health, Nursing & Medical staff
  • will have a strong understanding of Harm Minimisation, Relapse Prevention, Overdose Prevention and other evidence based interventions

About Us

Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

  • Professional development support
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
  • Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies. 

Refer code: 1870056. Western Health Vic - The previous day - 2024-03-24 06:11

Western Health Vic

Melbourne, VIC
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