Intake & Assessment Clinician
AOD Intake & Assessment Clinician
- Location: Drug Health Services (Footscray)
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Salary: CNC, SW2, P2 or CDW2A + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
Western Health, Drug Health Services (DHS) is currently seeking a suitably experienced and qualified AOD Clinician to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team.
The Intake & Assessment Clinician provides an intake function to Drug Health Services (DHS) Residential Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Programs and conducts Comprehensive AOD Assessments for treatment planning, referrals and linkages into Community AOD Services.
This is an important role within Drug Health Services as the first point of contact, engagement and triage of all clients and their families seeking to access Alcohol and Other Drug Services.
The clinician will be responsible for the assessment and referral into community residential withdrawal and rehabilitation beds, across DHS, through receipt of referrals from state-wide intake providers as well as from other stakeholders including internal referrals and direct client presentations.
Key responsibilities:
- Receiving and managing external and internal AOD stakeholder referrals, for all programs.
- Undertake comprehensive AOD Assessments and develop clinically appropriate treatment plans, with clear discharge plans.
- Waitlist Management for all residential inpatient units.
- Contribute to skilled case coordination services as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Effectively deal with crisis, substance affected individuals, assess individuals at risk and respond appropriately and safely.
About you:
- Have qualifications in social work, nursing, psychology or other relevant health discipline.
- Have excellent assessment, treatment planning and clinical presentation skills.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Be able to manage competing priorities within a multidisciplinary team of Allied Health, Nursing and Medical Staff.
- Have a strong understanding of Harm Minimisation, Relapse Prevention, Overdose Prevention and other evidence-based interventions.
- Current Working with Children Check.
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and pediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
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 personalized 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.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about supporting individuals across the lifespan to make lasting changes to their substance, use and mental health, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 15 January 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact:
Title: Dimce Kotevski
Email: Dimce.Kotevski@wh.org.au
Phone: 0434 734 107
Alternate Contact: Aman Chahal
Email: Amandeep.Chahal@wh.org.au
Phone: 0481 098 120
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 safe 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 Immunization Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
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