Senior Mental Health Clinician – AOD & Integrated Care …, City of Brimbank

Mental Health Senior Clinician – Alcohol & Other Drugs Requisition No: 7679 Executive Division: Operations Program: Mental Health Services Department: CCU – Mid West Enterprise Agreement: Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Job Function: Mental Health Role Summary:
- Location: St Albans CCU, Burnside PARC and Women’s PARC
- Employment type: Ongoing, Part Time (32 hours/fortnight)
- Salary: RPN Grade 4/SW Grade 3/OT Grade 3/Psychologist Grade 3 (multi-disciplinary role, relevant to multiple agreements and classifications) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging About the role: We are seeking clinicians with a strong interest in integrated mental health and AOD care to join our multidisciplinary residential services team across CCU, PARC and Women’s PARC. In this role, you will support consumers from diverse multicultural backgrounds experiencing a broad range of psychiatric presentations and co‑occurring substance use challenges. Working collaboratively with internal and external service providers, you will deliver integrated AOD treatment and interventions alongside clinical treating teams, contributing to consistent, evidence-based and recovery-focused care across Mental Health and Wellbeing Services. This role offers the opportunity to apply your knowledge of AOD practice to inform clinical recommendations, strengthen multidisciplinary care planning and improve outcomes for consumers across residential mental health services. Key responsibilities:
- Provide primary consultation of consumers with co‑occurring substance use.
- Provide expert opinion regarding diagnostic impressions, formal diagnostic assessments, feedback on process considerations and treatment planning considerations/advice.
- Provision of advice and mentoring to clinicians about the drug and alcohol treatments and services, particularly during clinical review meetings. About you:
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with consumers, families/carers, colleagues and other service providers.
- Commitment to ongoing professional self‑development.
- Well‑developed skills in writing and an ability to promptly prepare case assessments, individual service plans, discharge summaries and other forms of documentation. Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey. Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support. Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research. Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare. Closing date: 11:59pm on 10 June 2026. Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Debra Matorere via Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Western Health is committed to providing a secure environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees. Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rqqo4