Title:  Senior Dual Diagnosis Clinician

Senior Dual Diagnosis Clinician

• Permanent full-time | 5 week’s annual leave + monthly day off   
• Box Hill Hospital | Close to cafes, public transport and shops
• Open to Social Worker (Grade 3), Occupational Therapist (Grade 3), Registered Nurse (Grade 4), Psychologist (Grade 3) 

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”. 

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

The Eastern Dual Diagnosis Service is looking for the right person to join the service as a Senior Dual Diagnosis Clinician. In this role, based in Box Hill, you will provide clinical leadership and will work closely with key stakeholder services and consumers and carers from across the mental health and alcohol and drug sectors in the eastern metropolitan region; and you will play an integral role in supporting the implementation of effective and integrated services to people with co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns.

The successful applicant will have significant experience in clinical service delivery in mental health and or alcohol and drug settings, the provision of workforce development and quality improvement activities and in the provision of integrated recovery focused ways of working.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Relevant registrations for your discipline/Current registration with AHPRA 
• Specialist knowledge of the issues and complications arising with the assessment and management of consumers experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a range of services at a high standard, including specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions, to people with a serious mental illness and a serious substance use disorder within a demanding work environment.
• A strong commitment to high quality care.
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for). 

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Click here for the position description 

Contact Person: Gavin Foster, Manager, Eastern Dual Diagnosis Service 

Contact Number: (03) 9843 5864 

Contact Email: gavin.foster@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 17/08/2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day