• Work in Australia's largest public health service
  
• Share your skills, influence patient care approach, work collaboratively
  
• Clinical supervision provided & opportunities for professional development

Working in Healthcare has never been more important or meaningful.

Our Journey

Social work in mental health has a strong focus on the social context and social consequences of mental illness. Its purpose is to promote recovery, restore and maximise individual, family, and community wellbeing, to enhance development of each individual’s power and control over their lives, and to advance principles of social justice, which are fundamental to social work practice. Intervention will occur at the interface between the individual and the environment and extend to the contexts of family, social networks, community, and the broader society.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Grade 2 Social Worker with a strong interest in Mental Health. This role is a fixed term part-time role (0.8EFT) until March 2024 based at Casey Hospital.

A Day in the Life

Ward E is a part of Monash Health Mental Health Services, and is currently a 30 bed, well established unit that is known for its high performing and supportive culture. Its focus on quality services to consumers supporting access and flow have attracted many compliments from consumers and their families and carers.

To see first-hand what our team of Social Workers think about working at Monash Health, please take a look at the following short video: here and please check out our You Tube link below.

About You

You are recognised for your clinical expertise in Social Work, supporting patients with mental health challenges and you are keen to develop your skills further. You lead by example, thrive working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are truly passionate about delivering a high standard of evidence-based social work care to vulnerable people. You demonstrate exceptional communication, collaboration and problem solving skills to achieve excellent outcomes.

What you need:

• Relevant experience as a qualified Social Worker at a senior level
• An Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) accredited Bachelor Degree or entry level Master’s Degree of Social Work that provides eligibility for membership of the AASW
• Written evidence of eligibility for AASW membership for overseas qualifications is required

What is in it for you:

• An opportunity to develop your skills and diversify as a clinician
• A team of supportive and highly experienced colleagues from a range of backgrounds
• Access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your acute clinical skills & knowledge base
• A supportive learning environment, should you wish to undertake postgraduate studies
• We offer clinical education sessions, training on the job and career progression to enable you to further develop your clinical and leadership skills

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Renata Linklater Nurse Manager Ward E 0472861000.

Monash Health is a great place to work!

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
• a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
• & more

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service and proudly provides healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 22,000 people work at over 40 care locations across south-eastern Melbourne.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and are committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are only accepted that are submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit), via the Apply Now link.