Drug and Alcohol Clinician | MHDAS
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 48
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id - 7470
- Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service
- Join a multidisciplinary team where learning and teaching is highly supported and encouraged
- Make a meaningful difference by supporting people in our community to reduce the impact of alcohol and other drug use, strengthen their wellbeing, and build pathways toward recovery and stability.
About the role
This role sits within Barwon Health’s Drugs and Alcohol Service (DAS) and plays an important part in delivering recovery-oriented alcohol and other drug treatment within the broader Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Services (MHDAS) program.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support individuals experiencing alcohol and other drug challenges through assessment, therapeutic engagement and coordinated care planning. The role involves working closely with mental health services, community organisations and partner agencies to ensure consumers receive integrated, person-centred care that supports long-term recovery and wellbeing.
This is an opportunity to contribute to a service that is committed to harm reduction, recovery-focused care and strong community partnerships, while developing your own clinical skills in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide recovery-oriented assessment, support and care coordination for consumers experiencing alcohol and other drug challenges.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and community partners to deliver integrated, person-centred care.
- Support consumers and families to develop recovery goals and access appropriate treatment and support pathways.
What We Are Looking For
- Passion for supporting individuals experiencing alcohol and other drug challenges and helping people move toward recovery.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- A proactive and compassionate approach to engaging consumers, families and community services.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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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, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
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Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Barwon Health do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply through the official recruitment portal.
Contact person: David Fryman | Manager | DAS | MHDAS | Barwon Health
Email: David.fryman@barwonhealth.org.au
Application closing date: Tuesday 17, March 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the intranet before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.