Counselling, Social Work and Peer Work

22 hours ago

Ballarat, Australia Ballarat Community Health Full time

Role: Intake Clinician - Alcohol and Other Drug and Mental Health

Employment type: Full time, Fixed term until 30 June 2026

As the Intake Clinician, you will be the first point of contact for individuals seeking support through the Step Thru Care program. You will play a crucial role in conducting intake assessments, risk assessments, and coordinating care to ensure individuals receive the support they need. Working collaboratively with our partners Maryborough and District Health and Central Highlands Rural Health, you will help address co-occurring and independent Mental Health (MH) and Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) support needs

About us:
Ballarat Community Health is a not-for-profit community health organisation that has been creating healthy communities through the provision of accessible, affordable and quality health and wellbeing services for over 45 years.

We deliver a range of primary health, social care and community-based support to meet local community needs. We have approximately 300 staff, with seven (7) locations across Ballarat and the Western Region.

What you will bring to the team:
Clinical expertise: Strong knowledge and experience in mental health and alcohol and other drugs support, including intake, risk assessment, and case management.
Compassionate communication: The ability to engage with consumers, carers, and professionals with empathy, active listening, and clear communication.
Collaboration & teamwork: A commitment to working within a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team to provide integrated care.
Organisational & problem-solving skills: The ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple cases, and navigate complex support needs efficiently.

Ballarat Community Health staff benefits

At Ballarat Community Health, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that values the well-being of both our clients and our staff. Joining our team means becoming a part of a passionate community dedicated to fostering positive change in the lives of those we serve.

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 livable regional city (RMIT 2020)
How to apply

To obtain a copy of the position description - see attached.

**Details**:

- Ballarat Goldfields
- Counselling, Social Work and Peer Work
- Full-Time

**Date Posted**:Friday, 14 February 2025

**Closing Date**:Thursday, 27 March 2025

**Contact**:People and Culture

**Phone**:03 5338 9116

**Location**:
**Name**: Ballarat Community Health

**Address**: 12 Lilburne Street Lucas vic 3350

**Phone**: 03 5338 4500

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