Integrated Alcohol and Other Drug - Lucas, Australia - Ballarat Community Health

Ballarat Community Health

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Lucas, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

The primary site for this position is: Lucas

Close date:
Mon, 27 Nov :59pm

Role:
Integrated Alcohol and Other Drug & Mental Health Clinician**
Status: Part time-full time, multiple positions

We 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 clientfocused 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 evidencebased 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, recoveryoriented frameworks and practices including risk mitigation, trauma informed care and family inclusive practice.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Superb criticalthinking, 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 multidisciplinary teams.
Great social environment, including a staff social club.
Modern and bright workspaces, free carparking.

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