AOD Intake & Assessment Clinician

Western Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Western Health’s Drug Health Services seeks an experienced AOD Clinician to provide intake, comprehensive assessments and linkage to community services. You will triage referrals from state-wide intake providers and internal sources, coordinating admissions to residential withdrawal and rehabilitation beds as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team.

You will work within DHS to ensure seamless referral pathways, crisis response, and evidence-based interventions, contributing to a client-centred

Qualifications

• Qualified in social work, nursing, psychology or other health discipline.
• Excellent assessment, treatment planning and clinical presentation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to prioritise within a multidisciplinary team of Allied Health, Nursing and Medical staff.
• Strong understanding of Harm Minimisation, Relapse Prevention and overdose prevention.
• Current Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Receive and manage referrals for all programs and assess clients.
• Undertake comprehensive AOD assessments and develop treatment plans with discharge plans.
• Manage waitlists for residential inpatient units.
• Contribute to skilled case coordination within a multidisciplinary team.
• Effectively handle crises and assess individuals at risk.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Crisis management

Education

Health discipline qualification (SW/Nursing/Psychology)

Job description

• Employment Type: Part-Time (64 hours/fortnight), Fixed Term (until February 2027)
• Salary: Clinical Nurse Consultant A/B + 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 the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
• Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

• Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
• Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

• Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
• Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

• Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

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.

Closing date:

11:59pm on 8 November 2026.

Enquiries:

For further information about this role, contact Aman Chahal on 0481 098 *** or ***************@wh.org.au.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

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 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.