1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Role Type: Permanent Part time, working 32 hours per weekDepartment and Location: Caritas Inpatient Mental Health Service, St Vincent’s Hospital, DarlinghurstSalary: $73,427 - $104,752 (Pro-Rata) + Super + Salary PackagingJob Description:Role Title: Social Worker - Inpatient Mental HealthRole Type: Permanent Part time, working 32 hours per weekRole Grade: Social Work Level 1-2Department and Location: Caritas Inpatient Mental Health Service, St Vincent’s Hospital, DarlinghurstSalary: $73,427 - $104,752 (Pro-Rata) + Super + Salary PackagingBetter and fairer care. Always.We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.About the Role:Permanent, part-time providing comprehensive social work services, including psychosocial assessments and risk evaluation, to patients, families, and carers in the Caritas Inpatient Mental Health Service.Develop and implement individualised treatment and care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.Lead safe discharge planning, coordinating referrals to community services and accommodation placements.Deliver counselling to individuals and families, supporting adaptation to medical and lifestyle changes, grief, and loss.Advocate for patients and carers with relevant government and NGO agencies, provide consultation and support, liaise with internal and external services, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and actively participate in multidisciplinary team activities.About You:Degree in Social Work and eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)Skilled in delivering comprehensive psychosocial care, including assessments, counselling, therapeutic interventions, case management, advocacy, and discharge planning — always with a person-centred and strengths-based approach.Specialised knowledge and hands-on experience in managing intensive mental health needs, supporting patients compassionately and effectively across both inpatient and outpatient settings with clinical acuity.Your an effective and empathetic communicator who excels in collaborative team environments, fostering strong, trusting relationships with patients, families, and multidisciplinary colleagues.Why Work at St Vincent’s?Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our communityDiscounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness PassportAccess to discounted private health insurance with MedibankAccess to a government salary sacrifice program to make a proportion of your salary tax-freeFinancial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leaveAbout the Hospital:In this role, you will be based at St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst.A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful locationSurrounded by great cafes, galleries, and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beachesA place of expert clinical care for at-risk peopleClosely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campusCentres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional healthPre-employment Checks:Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.Equal Opportunity:We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.How to Apply:The closing date for applications is 25 June 2025To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘About You’ as above.Further information please contact TalentHealthNSW@svha.org.au.Reconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.auView Reconciliation Action PlanCode of Conduct:View Code of ConductSeniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typePart-timeJob functionJob functionOtherIndustriesHospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at St Vincent's Health Australia by 2xGet notified about new Social Worker jobs in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.Randwick, New South Wales, Australia 4 hours agoSt Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoGreenwich, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 10 hours agoDisability Support Worker/DSW (Contract)Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia 2 years agoSt Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSocial Worker (Level 1/2) - Concord Drug Health ServicesConcord, New South Wales, Australia 4 hours agoSurry Hills, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoKogarah, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoKogarah, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSt Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoDarlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoMillers Point, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoWaverley, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoPalliative Care Bereavement Social Worker Lvl 3 - Location Negotiable Across MLHDSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoWarwick Farm, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoPersonal Care Worker- Community and HomeSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoRedfern, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoBankstown, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoWaverley, New South Wales, Australia 4 hours agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoChronic Illness Peer Support coordinator - REQ582085Randwick, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoURGENT HIRING – Experienced Support Worker – Gladesville, NSWSydney, New South Wales, Australia 14 hours agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 7 months agoHornsby, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoMount Colah, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSocial Worker (Level 3) - NSW Refugee Health Service - Perm FTLiverpool, New South Wales, Australia 4 hours agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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