Role: Integrated Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug ClinicianEmployment Type:Full Time - Part Time FTE), Maximum term until 30 June 2026Location:Lucas
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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 Integrated Mental Health & AOD Clinician, you'll play a vital role in supporting people to navigate life's challenges and move toward recovery with dignity and hope. Working within a passionate, multi-disciplinary team, you'll have the opportunity to build genuine connections, provide care when it's needed most, and help shape a more responsive, inclusive mental health and AOD system.
In this role, you'll deliver a range of therapeutic services including intake and assessments, care planning, individual and group interventions, and ongoing treatment coordination. You'll walk alongside individuals of all ages, offering timely, person-centred support that makes a real difference - one person at a time.
We're currently recruiting for up to three positions within our team: one specifically with a dedicated Cultural Support Worker component. The latter role offers a unique opportunity to integrate cultural knowledge and practices into therapeutic care, supporting individuals and families in a way that is culturally safe, respectful, and empowering. All roles are part of our shared commitment to providing inclusive, person-centred support that reflects the diverse needs of our community.
What you will bring to the team:
Strong clinical capability, with demonstrated experience in delivering and documenting evidence-informed mental health and AOD interventions,
Proven ability to support individuals with complex needs through integrated, person-centred care, while navigating and collaborating across a multi-agency service system.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage therapeutically, manage challenging situations, and build effective relationships with clients, colleagues, and partners.
Organisational agility and adaptability, including the capacity to manage competing demands, meet deadlines, and confidently work across various digital systems and databases.
A strong commitment to the values of community health, including equity, inclusion, and the social model of health, with a collaborative approach to improving outcomes for individuals and communities.
Tertiary qualification in one of the following disciplines: Social Worker, Counselling, Psychology, Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs or equivalent or significant relevant experience in a similar role
Eligibility for registration with appropriate discipline bodies
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, Manager Alcohol and Other Drug on telephone
We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
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. Apply now