Senior Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Western Health Full time
About the Role

Western Health is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Practitioner to join our Adolescent Community Programs team. As a key member of our team, you will provide specialist drug and alcohol assessments, treatment, and support to high-risk young people aged 12-24 in Melbourne.

The successful candidate will demonstrate clinical leadership and provide secondary consultation to staff and external agencies. You will work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary care team to identify systemic gaps and make recommendations to improve care coordination for young people with mental health and drug and alcohol issues.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide clinical leadership and expertise in managing mental health and drug and alcohol health issues in adolescents.
  • Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans that are consistent with current clinical benchmarks and best practice in the area of adolescent development and substance use.
  • Collaborate with our multidisciplinary care team to identify systemic gaps and make recommendations to improve care coordination for young people with mental health and drug and alcohol issues.
  • Provide comprehensive alcohol and drug assessments and counselling services to young people and their families.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with external agencies and stakeholders to ensure seamless care coordination and referral pathways.
About Us

Western Health is a leading healthcare provider in Melbourne, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and improving health outcomes. Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of 'Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety' (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop in a supportive and inclusive environment.

We offer a range of benefits, including professional development opportunities, career advancement opportunities, salary packaging, and work-life balance. Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.



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