Alcohol & Other Drugs (Aod) Clinician - The Local Frankston
2 days ago
Lead major mental health improvements in Victoria
Opportunity to build and develop your own values-driven team from the ground up
Generous salary packaging
This position is a Permanent Full-Time opportunity
This role is open to Registered Psychiatric Nurse (grade 3), Psychologist (grade 2), Occupational Therapists (grade 2), and Social Workers (grade 2)
The AOD clinician is required to demonstrate clinically meaningful progress towards client-centred goals.
Help lead/support major mental health reform in Victoria to ensure that everyone is supported.
Be part of the launch of one of the first of 60 Mental Health Locals in Victoria.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of peer and community-led mental health services.
This local support initiative is a key recommendation of the recent Royal Commission into Victoria's mental health system, aiming to improve community well-being.
The Mental Health and Wellbeing LocalWellways, Mentis Assist, and Peninsula Health collaborate to provide mental health and wellbeing support in Frankston, ensuring access to treatment and care closer to home.
The Frankston Mental Health Local offers welcoming, inclusive support for people aged 26 and over experiencing mental health challenges, including co-occurring alcohol and drug dependence.
We work with the community and individuals with lived experience to co-produce services that are effective and inclusive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those with lived experience of mental health issues, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
About the RoleThis clinical role is based within the Frankston Local services but may involve working across all sites to meet demand. The role involves providing evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions (individual and group) for people experiencing AOD issues within Frankston.
About You- Allied Health or Nurse registration or eligibility for registration with the relevant governing body
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in AOD and/or mental health
- Understanding of harm reduction and opioid replacement treatments
- Practice aligned with the Peninsula Care Framework
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Current Victorian Driver's Licence
- Proficiency with computer technology
- Proactive, responsible, and self-motivated
- Flexible working arrangements
- Salary packaging and leave loading
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
The Mental Health Locals teams have a unique opportunity to drive essential mental health improvements.
To view the position description, please use the link: Position Description
What Next
Apply now online.
For assistance with signing in or registering, contact Vanessa Rooth via email.
Closing Date: 29 August 2025
Additional RequirementsPeninsula Health is committed to inclusion and diversity, encouraging applications from all cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and providing a safe workplace for people with disabilities.
For more information on recruitment and application preparation, please visit our website.
- It is strongly recommended that you are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
- Please refer to the salary circular for the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement for salary range and sub-grading based on experience.
Join Peninsula Health and help us deliver safe, personal, effective, and connected care to every person, every time.
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