Intake Clinician

You are applying for the position of Intake Clinician - Integrated Alcohol & Other Drug and Mental Health for Ballarat Community Health. Please fill in your details below to submit an application for this position.

The primary site for this position is: Lucas

Close date: Wed, 8 Oct :59pm

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

Employment type: Full Time (1.0 FTE), Maximum term until 30 June 2026.

Location: Lucas

About us:

Ballarat Community Health is a not-for-profit community health organisation that's 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.

If you'd like to know more about us visit our website

About the role:

As an Intake Clinician in the Step Thru Care program, you'll be the crucial first connection for individuals seeking support for mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) concerns. Every conversation you have, every assessment you complete, and every plan you coordinate has the potential to shift someone's life trajectory. You'll be responsible for conducting initial intake and risk assessments, coordinating with internal and external service providers, and ensuring smooth transitions into appropriate supports. Working within a passionate, multi-agency team, you'll play a key role in ensuring people feel heard, supported, and guided from their very first contact.

What you will bring to the team:

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a warm, non-judgemental approach and the capacity to manage sensitive or challenging situations.

A collaborative mindset, with demonstrated experience working in multi-disciplinary teams and across multiple organisations.

Knowledge of the community health system, including local service providers, stepped care models, and a commitment to the social model of health.

Organised and adaptable, able to prioritise consumer needs, maintain accurate documentation, and meet reporting and performance requirements.

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 liveable regional city (RMIT 2020)

How to apply

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

For further enquiries about this role please contact Suzanne Powell, Alcohol and Other Drug Manager on telephone

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.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, or you need a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the People and Culture team via email at noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Ballarat Community Health, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

Be more than part of your community - be someone making a difference for people in your community.