Title:  Mental Health & AOD Clinician

Mental health & AOD Clinician

• Temporary Part Time | 60.8 hours a fortnight (negotiable) | Experience work-life balance
• Richmond | Close to cafes and public transport | Innovative service
• Supportive team | Meaningful work | Salary packaging options

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.

Turning Point

Turning Point was established in 1994 to provide leadership to the alcohol and drug field in Victoria. Turning Point is now a national treatment, research and education centre that provides leadership in the alcohol and drug, gambling and mental health sectors. Combining research with service innovation, surveillance, system enhancements, education, capacity building and specialist support, Turning Point is a recognised centre of excellence that assists services, communities and governments to respond to current and emerging issues. Turning Point is part of Eastern Health and is affiliated with Monash University.

www.turningpoint.org.au

About the role

The aim of Turning Point is to reduce AOD related harm to individuals and their families by providing integrated service response to promote recovery.

The clinician will be responsible for the completion of clinical duties relating to The Hamilton Centre and AOD Pathways service delivery. You will be part of a service responsible for the integrating and providing navigation support to clinicians, consumers, families and carers which encourages improved treatment outcomes for individuals who present with co-occurring mental health, addiction and drug and alcohol concerns. The service values interdisciplinary, integrated care by which a team work together to develop and implement a plan of care to allow for smoother care delivery by the mental health service.

The incumbent will create and encourage relationships and linkages between mental health and AOD services and staff, facilitating appropriate referrals and providing expert guidance to mental health clinicians.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Hold a degree qualification in Social Work that has been approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers for membership as a Social Worker. Maintains compliance with the AASW Continuing Professional Development Policy in order to meet the Eastern Health Allied Health credentialing standard.

OR

• A Masters or Doctorate degree in clinica psychology.  
• Current full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Endorsement as a clinical psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia or eligibility to work towards endorsement in clinical psychology.

OR

• Eligibility for membership with one of the following:
• Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) in the family /relationship therapy of general counselling / psychotherapy sections

Knowledge & skills:

• Advanced interpersonal, communication and networking skills.
• Proficient written and computer literacy skills including competence in the use of Microsoft Word for Windows, Excel, Outlook, remote working, and the internet. This includes typing proficiency for the delivery of online services.
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Innovative, resourceful and adaptive to change.
• Evidenced contribution to clinical professional and practice development.
• Recent clinical experience in clinical specialty.
• Demonstrated excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to evaluate and engage in self-reflective practice and a commitment to supervised practice including peer supervision.
• Victorian Driver’s licence

Personal attributes:

• Exhibits behaviour which reflects the Eastern Health values and profession specific Code of Ethics.
• Promotes and contributes to a supportive and engaged team environment.
• Commits to providing a safe environment for all.
• Respectful, collaborative and kind.
• Highly-developed planning and organisational skills, with experience establishing priorities, implementing improvements and meeting deadlines while working effectively under pressure
• A demonstrated understanding of confidentiality, privacy and information handling principles coupled with the ability to work with sensitive information and maintain discretion at all times

Desirable:

• Post-graduate qualification relevant to clinical operations (Alcohol and other Drug, and/or Mental Health)
• An ability to demonstrate initiative and innovation, ability to work in a changing environment with flexibility and problem-solving skills.
• Motivation to undertake training and enhance knowledge of medication-assisted treatment of opioid use disorders; dual diagnosis treatment; and the alcohol and other drug treatment sector
• Experience of working with medically and psychologically complex clients, where clients can sometimes require de-escalation and other aggression management interventions.
• Experience with case management or service navigation

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). We will notify unsuccessful candidates.

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

Please click here for position description 

Contact Person: Piritta Murfett

Contact Number: 03 8413 8413

Contact Email: pirittam@turningpoint.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 25th March 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