AOD Intake and Assessment Worker

The Central Intake and Assessment Worker is the first point of contact for clients, family members, GP’s and other service providers. The role is responsible for providing information, support and facilitating access to the Victorian Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) treatment system.

The worker is responsible for the provision of AOD specific screening, assessment, treatment planning, and referral for clients across the Bayside catchment. In addition, The worker is responsible for the provision of waitlist support to clients awaiting access to AOD treatment, and information and referral to generalist community supports for clients not eligible and/or ready to access the AOD treatment system.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide person-centred AOD intake and assessment services to clients including family members & significant others, groups and those experiencing a diverse range of health, social and other issues. Modes of delivery will include face to face, phone and interactive online where appropriate.
• Undertaking initial client Intake and Self Screens.
• Undertaking comprehensive assessments to identify the clinical treatment and support needs of people who have alcohol and/or drug use issues and the associated support needs of their family and dependent children.
• Developing treatment plans.
• Determining and prioritising client access to funded alcohol and drug treatment services, including pharmacotherapy and residential services.
• Facilitating access to and referrals into treatment services

Essential attributes:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work or Counselling.
• Core Competencies in AOD (or preparedness to undertake these)
• Eligibility for membership of relevant professional association.
• Comprehensive understanding of harm reduction principles and practice.
• Sound organisational, analytical and time management skills.

Benefits and perks:

• Rewarding role and career opportunities
• Strong support and clinical governance
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Salary packaging
• Employee support

What makes BHN tick?

Better Health Network (BHN) encompasses more than 22 locations and has over 800 staff work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver health and disability outcomes. BHN is a responsive and agile community health service, providing a wide range of healthcare, social support, disability, and welfare services for all members of the community.

BHN provides services spanning all periods of life including specialist childhood, youth, and aged care services. In achieving its vision of health and wellbeing for all, BHN is guided by our distinct service principles which include working with people and communities to achieve their health goals, understanding the context in which people live their lives, providing friendly, affordable, and holistic service.

We welcome applications with your resume and a cover letter no longer than two pages addressing the following:

• your values alignment
• your skills and experience in clinical governance
• your key skills and expertise against the relevant criteria listed above.

A position description is attached.

Please note that prior to any commencement of employment, pre-employment checks must be complete. These will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check, proof of vaccinations and a working with children check.

For information about the role and position description, please contact Anna Fitzpatrick, AOD Integrated Services Coordinator on 03 9525 1300 or email the [email protected], using the subject line: AOD Intake and Assessment Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Job Reference No V0220