Intake & Assessment Clinician (Social Worker, Grade 3) - Community Residential Withdrawal Unit
Dandenong, VIC, AU, 3175
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About Us
The Monash Health Drug & Alcohol Service (MHDAS) forms part of the Monash Health Mental Health Program and is committed to supporting opportunities for recovery, change and growth through reducing alcohol and other drug related harms, improving physical and mental health, and strengthening connection to family, culture and community.
MHDAS provides a broad range of specialist services across the south-east metropolitan region including withdrawal services, counselling, rehabilitation, harm reduction, outreach, youth programs and specialist assessment services. Services are delivered across Dandenong, Cranbourne, Berwick and Pakenham by multidisciplinary teams including Social Workers, Nurses, Psychologists, Peer Workers and Allied Health Clinicians.
The South Eastern Consortium of Alcohol and Drug Agencies (SECADA) is a collaborative partnership between Monash Health, Windana, Odyssey House and YSAS, providing a centralised intake, assessment and referral pathway into specialist AOD treatment services.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Grade 3 Social Worker to join the SECADA Intake and Assessment Team within Monash Health Drug & Alcohol Services on a full-time ongoing basis.
As the Intake and Assessment Clinician, you will play a pivotal role as the first point of contact for clients, families and referrers seeking access to Alcohol and Other Drug services. You will provide comprehensive AOD assessments, treatment planning, referral, care coordination and linkage into residential and non-residential treatment services.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will:
- Conduct comprehensive AOD intake and assessment processes
- Present assessments and clinical recommendations at multidisciplinary clinical review meetings
- Coordinate referrals and admissions into the Community Residential Withdrawal Unit (CRWU)
- Provide brief interventions, bridging support and harm minimisation strategies
- Support consumers experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges
- Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders across the AOD, mental health and community service sectors
- Complete clinical documentation, reporting and data entry requirements
This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly specialised and collaborative AOD setting focused on evidence-based care, integrated treatment pathways and positive consumer outcomes. This is a full time, ongoing position, working Monday to Friday with flexible start & finish times available.
About You
You are a compassionate, adaptable and clinically skilled Social Worker with experience working within Alcohol and Other Drug and/or Mental Health settings. You thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about supporting consumers through recovery-oriented and harm minimisation approaches.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Demonstrated experience in AOD and/or mental health assessment, intervention and care planning
- Strong understanding of harm minimisation principles and contemporary AOD practice
- Knowledge of co-occurring mental health and substance use presentations
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
- Strong clinical reasoning, risk assessment and communication skills
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work both autonomously and within a team
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous improvement and consumer-centred care
Education & licence requirements include:
- Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work (Qualifying), or equivalent qualification approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Eligibility for AASW membership
- Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
In return
As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:
- Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.
- Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth.
- Supportive team environment – work flexibly within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- Supervision Structures – Access to clinical and operational supervision structures with a strong focus on self-care.
- Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
- Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways as well as training & development opportunities.
- Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging.
At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Julie Walters, Team Leader Monash Health SECADA, YDAS & ADLOW on 0405 180 412.
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At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’. Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 31 May 2026