Barwon Health’s Mental Health Drugs and Alcohol Service is going through a period of rapid growth and expansion and requires additional staff to support this growth. This is an exciting chance to implement a new program within our community services.

• Be part of the implementation process of a new program-Community Intensive Treatment Team (CITT)
• Utilise your skills to target and treat a vulnerable population in the community
• Multiple positions available – permanent full time and permanent part time

Area Profile

Sitting within one of Victoria’s six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victoria’s second largest city after Melbourne! We serve over 500,000 people through the efforts of over 8,000 staff and more than 1200 volunteers.

Enjoy the range of lifestyle choices Geelong has to offer including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices and high standard of schooling options throughout the area. You will appreciate the beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries.

To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website. 

About the service

Community Intensive Treatment Team  (CITT) is located in the Torquay Community Health Centre (CHC), and sits alongside the Surf Coast CCS where standard case management is provided.

CITT is a community program, where clinicians are required to provide assertive follow up and linkages to consumers experiencing high complex needs.

Clinicians are required to be flexible and work a rotating roster, however the main shift is Mon-Fri, 0830hrs-1700hrs. 

About the role

CITT focuses on providing intensive care and treatment for the most severely ill group of individuals with mental illness in the community. In particular, those that are hard to engage, at risk of hospitalisation, and those that require high intensity psychosocial input. CITT aims to ensure continuity of care, to prevent admissions, and to stimulate inclusion, so that individuals can participate in society.

About the culture

CITT is a new development to enhance the consumer’s wellbeing and recovery. Be part of this dynamic development, and feel rewarded by the achievements it offers.

CITT is a multidisciplinary team, and team work, collaboration and support are some of its key values.   

What we offer

• Relocation packages & assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• 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 and some accommodation expenditure

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon 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.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Mental Health Recruitment team via email at mentalhealth.recruitment@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

This role must be fully vaccinated for COVID -19 and meet the requirements of the Barwon health immunisation policy.

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