Intake and Assessment Officer

As the first entry point in to the organisation, this is a pivotal role to conduct  initial assessments,  and risk assessment of clients seeking AOD treatment services in the community, withdrawal or residential environments.     This role is designed as a Level 5 SCHADs to provide a high degree of rigour and clinical expertise to the management of new clients,  and ongoing support through the waitlist timeframes.     

The ideal candidate will present with a Tertiary Qualification and 3-5 years experience working in AOD services either in Intake, as a Case Worker or Counsellor.      We are seeking expressions of interest from candidates who present with the following:
 

• A Bachelor Qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Youth Work or related discipline
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a client centred approach
• Well developed understanding of harm minimalisation and other clinical frameworks employed in AOD/MH services
• Sound judgement,  clinical assessment, and case management skills
• Well developed organisational skills and IT skills
• A flexible and adaptable approach. 

The team is about to embark on a business improvement initiative to streamline and centralise services and your ability to embrace change and continuous improvement is crucial.   For a confidential enquiry please contract Jessica Inteman at Jobally on 0403 936 ***.  We will be processing candidates as they present so please do not delay your application and apply today!