Mental Health Social Worker, Grade 1

Position Title Mental Health Social Worker, Grade 1
Employment Type Permanent Full Time
Location Murnong
Award Classification Health Professionals (77) (Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2024) - QUAL SOC WR Gr1 Y2
Hours (per fortnight) 80Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted
The successful applicant to this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment Police Check.
Position SummaryMental Health Clinican, Social Work, Grade 1

• Permanent Full Time with monthly ADO
• Maroondah Community Care Units, East Ringwood
• Increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging

Eastern HealthEastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, Mental Health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.Eastern Health and the Mental Health Program is a strong partner within the community and with the leading Victorian Universities including Melbourne, Monash, Latrobe and Deakin Universities.The Maroondah Community Care Unit in Ringwood East is part of Eastern Health’s Adult & Older Adult Mental Health & Wellbeing Program. It is a 20 bed community based residential facility and features a highly structured and supportive physical environment. The clinicians within the multi-disciplinary team have high levels of contact and interaction with consumers who are recovering from a mental illness and their carers to promote self-determination and aims to empower individuals.The unit operates under a recovery-oriented model of care, utilising the framework for recovery-oriented practice in a collaborative, team based environment. The unit’s recovery program offers a consumer-centred treatment approach to assist consumers in achieving their personal recovery goals and maintain wellness.About the roleThe Social Work Grade 1 role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of social work assessment & interventions to assist individual consumers to achieve the highest level of independent function, leading to successful community integration and improved quality of life outcomes for consumers.Through the promotion of recovery and the principles and practice of service coordination the Grade 1Social Worker will ensure that consumers are at the centre of service delivery and receive a timely, coordinated response to their health and social needs. The incumbent is required to the work within a multi-disciplinary team taking a lead in the provision of structured module based training programs that are recovery focused and evidenced based.About youTo be successful in this role you will possess:Hold a degree qualification in social work that has been approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) for practising membership as a Social Worker.A strong commitment to high quality careThe ability to work as part of a diverse teamExcellent communication and organisational skillsA full driverss licensePlease refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.What we offerEastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range !

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next StepsIf you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the .Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**
Contact Person Alex Tainton
Contact Number (04) 6679 4948
Contact Email Alex.Tainton@easternhealth.org.au
Alternate Contact Person Emma Beer
Alternate Contact Number (04) 1832 3712
Closing Date 15/04/2024
Position Description MCCU SW1.pdfApplication Guide
SharePlease note that this position will close at 11:45pm on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.