Intake and Treatment Clinician | headspace | Colac

Intake and Treatment Clinician | headspace | Colac Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all. MHDAS provides integrated and recovery oriented mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, mental health and drug & alcohol issues, and their families. Our service is internationally recognised for its innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are client centred, accessible and family inclusive. We are fortunate to enjoy terrific internal relationships and have developed excellent partnerships with the local community that provide for seamless integrated care for our clients. MHDAS is entering a new phase of co-design of our service system with people who access our services and our wider community. This will build on our nationally recognized unique cultural approach to the challenges of recovery-oriented service delivery to redesign our service system. About headspace Colac Barwon Health’s Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Services and Colac Area Health, in collaboration with local Colac partners, have established a new headspace centre for young people aged 12-25 in the Colac/Otway region who are experiencing concerns about their mental health and wellbeing. headspace Colac centre is a ‘one-stop shop’ for young people. It provides free, youth friendly, holistic care across the headspace four core streams: mental health, physical and sexual health, alcohol and other drugs and vocational training/educational support. The centre prioritising providing and tailoring services to young people who are presenting with significant risk factors. About the facility Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac. About the role This role is focused on the provision of mental health counselling and support for a case load of young people accessing headspace Colac services. This includes the provision of evidence based counselling and psychosocial support. This role specifically targets young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This role will be committed to delivering a high-quality mental health and AOD interventions for young people between the ages of 12 - 25 years of age, their families and friends. A headspace centre operates in accordance with the headspace Centre Service Model and provides access to primary mental health, sexual and physical health, alcohol and other drugs and vocational / education support in a safe, confidential and youth-friendly environment. The Intake and Treatment Clinician will work as part of a multidisciplinary team including a general practitioner, allied health and nursing staff to facilitate the provision of coordinated clinical care and treatment. The key objectives of this role are: To engage and assess the health and wellbeing needs of young people and their friends and family and friends. To refer to and collaborate with other health and community services, especially homelessness services, in the interest of the young person To participate in supporting a timely, responsive and evidence informed youth mental health counselling service. Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. About the culture You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development. EBA leave entitlements with the opportunity to purchase additional leave Flexible working arrangements Access to 24/7 employee wellness facility Attractive salary packaging benefits Living Expenses capped at $9,010 and includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments / Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 and includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings. Diversity and Inclusion Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all. We encourage applications from: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples LGBTIQA+ community members People of all gender identities People with disability Culturally and linguistically diverse communities If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us. ************@barwonhealth.org.au Barwon Health is a totally smoke-free workplace. We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government ( Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance. #J-18808-Ljbffr