• Employment type: Full time, Fixed term until 30 June 2026

As the Intake Clinician, you will be the first point of contact for individuals seeking support through the Step Thru Care program. You will play a crucial role in conducting intake assessments, risk assessments, and coordinating care to ensure individuals receive the support they need. Working collaboratively with our partners Maryborough and District Health and Central Highlands Rural Health, you will help address co-occurring and independent MH and AOD support needs

About us:

Ballarat Community Health is a not-for-profit community health organisation that’s been creating healthy communities through the provision of accessible, affordable and quality health and wellbeing services for over 45 years.

We deliver a range of primary health, social care and community-based support to meet local community needs. We have approximately 300 staff, with seven (7) locations across Ballarat and the Western Region.

If you'd like to know more about us visit our website www.bchc.org.au/.

What you will bring to the team:

• Clinical expertise: Strong knowledge and experience in mental health and alcohol and other drugs support, including intake, risk assessment, and case management.

• Compassionate communication: The ability to engage with consumers, carers, and professionals with empathy, active listening, and clear communication.

• Collaboration & teamwork: A commitment to working within a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team to provide integrated care.

• Organisational & problem-solving skills: The ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple cases, and navigate complex support needs efficiently.

Ballarat Community Health staff benefits

At Ballarat Community Health, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that values the well-being of both our clients and our staff. Joining our team means becoming a part of a passionate community dedicated to fostering positive change in the lives of those we serve.

Our staff benefits include:

• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses and up to $2,650 meals and entertainment
• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to employee wellness programs and discounts
• Social club
• Ballarat - Australia's most liveable regional city (RMIT 2020)

How to Apply

To obtain a copy of the position description, please click here.

For further enquiries about this role please contact Shelley Gibb, Alcohol & Other Drug and Mental Health Integration Lead, on telephone 03 5338 4500 | M: 0490 159108

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, or you need a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the People and Culture team via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Intake Clinician - Alcohol and Other Drug & Mental Health - Ballarat enquiry via EthicalJobs noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Ballarat Community Health, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

Be more than part of your community - be someone making a difference for people in your community. Apply now!