Dual Diagnosis Clinician

SW2, RPN3, P2, OT2

Based at Box Hill, Ringwood East, Forest Hill and/or other Eastern Health location

Salary range $86,824- $110,432 depending on qualifications and experience

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

The Eastern Dual Diagnosis Service is looking for the right person to join the service as a Dual Diagnosis Clinician working directly with people and their families/carers experiencing co-occurring mental health and alcohol and drug problems. In this role, you will work closely with clinical mental health community and rehabilitation services and consumers and carers within these services providing dual diagnosis assessment and intervention in a shared care model.

You will play an integral role in supporting the implementation of effective and integrated services to people with co-occurring mental health and substance use problems, which includes the development of collaborative working relationships with alcohol and drug services in the eastern region.

The successful applicant will have experience in clinical service delivery in mental health and/ or alcohol and drug settings and in the provision of recovery focused ways of working.

About you

**To be successful in this role you will possess**:
Relevant qualifications, experience and registrations for your discipline as outlined in position description

Current registration with AHPRA/ Eligibility for membership of AASW

Specialist knowledge of the issues and complications arising for consumers experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns

Demonstrated ability to provide a range of services at a high standard, including specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions, to people with a serious mental illness and a serious substance use disorder within a demanding work environment

A strong commitment to high quality care

Ability to work as part of a diverse team

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here

Diverse and engaging career opportunities

Friendly & supportive team

Flexible working hours

Salary packaging options

Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

**Please note**:
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

**Values in Action**: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

Selection Criteria
**Essential**: Specialist knowledge of the issues and complications arising with the assessment and management of consumers experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns.
Demonstrated ability to provide a range of services at a high standard, including specialist assessments and therapeutic i

Contact Person
Gavin Foster

Contact Number
(03) 9843 5864

Closing Date
08/03/2024