Social Worker- Mental Health

Social Worker - Mental Health

Permanent Part Time - Full Time

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Allied Health team at The Melbourne Clinic. We are currently seeking a suitably qualified Social worker to join our multidisciplinary team and provide evidence-based interventions to support a range of Mental Health conditions, including depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, eating disorders, OCD and neurodevelopmental conditions. A range of evidence-based therapies are utilised including EMDR, CBT, DBT, and ACT.

The successful applicant will work a permanent position at The Melbourne Clinic, Richmond, Victoria, and report to the Living Well Program Manager and Chief of Social Work.

The Melbourne Clinic (TMC) is a large private Mental Health service, comprising of Inpatient, Day Program and Outreach services. You will work with the team to achieve operational goals and maintain clinical integrity of therapeutic programs.

The Melbourne Clinic is an inclusive and diverse workplace. Welcoming of all patients staff and visitors, regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity or sexuality. We are committed to providing our staff with a structured induction and orientation, and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. We value individuality and embrace people with differing experiences, knowledge and skills with the intention of building a thriving, professional working environment that is both nurturing and a safe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate groups within the Living Well Program and other specialist programs as required
• Provide individual sessions to inpatients (relevant to discipline) as required within programs
• Assist with the assessment of patients referred to the program for suitability
• Participate in the care planning and management of participants with the Living Well Program and other specialist programs
• Participate in the development and review of programs as necessary
• Participate in Quality Improvement Activities.

Selection Criteria

· Appropriate qualifications in Social Work,

· Eligibility for registration with the AASW,

· Extensive clinical experience in the provision of evidence-based interventions in Mental Health settings,

· Exceptional time management and communication skills, and ability to work autonomously,

· Proven skill in the facilitation of therapeutic programs

· and ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate, and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 24th of April, 2024
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to ***********@healthscope.com.au

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.