Geelong, Victoria, Australia Employment

Colac Area Health is hiring a Drug and Alcohol Clinician

About the Role

Barwon Health is looking for a Drug and Alcohol Clinician to join the Drugs and Alcohol Service (DAS). In this role, you will deliver recovery-oriented alcohol and other drug treatment within the broader Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Services (MHDAS) program. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting individuals through assessment, therapeutic engagement, and coordinated care planning.

What You'll Do

  • Provide recovery-oriented assessment, support and care coordination for consumers experiencing alcohol and other drug challenges.
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and community partners to deliver integrated, person-centred care.
  • Support consumers and families to develop recovery goals and access appropriate treatment and support pathways.

What We're Looking For

  • A passion for supporting individuals experiencing alcohol and other drug challenges and helping people move toward recovery.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • A proactive and compassionate approach to engaging consumers, families and community services.

Team & Environment

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team within the Drugs and Alcohol Service (DAS) and the broader Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Services (MHDAS) program.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
  • A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
  • Extensive professional development opportunities
  • Attractive salary packaging benefits including living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Required Skills
Alcohol and Drug SupportInterpersonal SkillsMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationConsumer EngagementCompassionate CareRecovery SupportTrust BuildingCommunity Service Liaison
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Colac Area Health

An integrated health service situated near the Otway Ranges and Surf Coast, providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community, including Nursing/Midwifery, Aged Care, Medical, Community Services, Corporate Services, and Support Services.

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Job Details
Department Healthcare Services - Allied Health
Category other
Posted 14 days ago