Integrated Alcohol and Other Drug & Mental Health Clinician

Role: Integrated Alcohol and Other Drug & Mental Health Clinician

Employment type: Maximum term

Time fraction:  Part-time - Full time: 30-38 hours per week

Is this you?

You are a qualified clinician with experience in mental health and alcohol and other drug work. You understand the complexity of substance use, recovery and relapse, and you are motivated by supporting people through change. You bring the professional judgement and emotional steadiness this work requires.

You think in collaboration, not silos. Mental health and AOD do not sit separately in your practice, they are connected, and your work reflects that.

You see the person

You look beyond diagnosis, behaviour or circumstance. You meet people without judgement and with genuine curiosity about their story. You understand that recovery looks different for everyone, and you respect autonomy while providing clear, consistent support. You value culturally safe practice and understand that trust is built over time.

You communicate clearly, document properly and follow through, because continuity of care matters.

You care

You care about delivering integrated, person-centred support. You value working in a multidisciplinary team and contributing to a service that responds to the real needs of the community.

Your new role

We are continuing to strengthen our integrated Mental Health and AOD team and are recruiting additional clinicians to join the service.

This role sits within the Step Thru Care program, an integrated mental health and alcohol and other drug service delivered in partnership across the region.

As an Integrated Mental Health and AOD Clinician, you will provide assessment, therapeutic intervention, care planning and treatment coordination for people experiencing mental health and or substance use concerns.

The program focuses on timely access, counselling, collaborative care and warm referrals, ensuring people are connected to the most appropriate support in their local area.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary, multi-agency team and work across the lifespan.

Qualifications

Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Counselling, Mental Health or Alcohol and Other Drugs.

Eligibility for registration with the appropriate professional body is required.

About us

Ballarat Community Health supports people across the Ballarat region.

We provide primary care, mental health, alcohol and other drug services, allied health and community programs. Our work is person-centred and community-based, with a focus on access, inclusion and practical support.

To learn more, visit www.bchc.org.au

Staff benefits

Our staff benefits include:

• Salary packaging – up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses and up to $2,650 meals and entertainment
• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to employee wellness programs and discounts
• Social club
• Ballarat - Australia's most liveable regional city (RMIT 2020)

Further information, applications, and accessibility

For a confidential discussion, please contact Shelley Gibb, Alcohol & Other Drugs and Mental Health Clinical Integration Leadon telephone 03 5338 0527

To obtain a copy of the position description, please click here.

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity.

BCH is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. If you require reasonable adjustments to apply for this role or during the recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team at peopleandculture@bchc.org.au and let us know your preferred method of contact.

Safety and inclusion

BCH takes the safety, dignity and wellbeing of children, older people and vulnerable people seriously. We expect all staff to uphold these standards in their work.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We value different life experiences and perspectives and provide care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation.

Step into a role where your clinical skills create genuine change. Apply now!