About the Role
Join a senior role where you lead social work practice in mental health, shape recovery care and support better outcomes. You'll guide a skilled team, build strong partnerships and create pathways that support consumers across services utilising your mental health experience.
* Lead social work practice within the mental health team
* Deliver complex assessment and targeted interventions
* Guide staff, supervise and support development as part of the senior multidisciplinary team
* Coordinate care with consumers, families and services
* Build partnerships across government and community
* Drive service improvement, research and best practice
* Support workforce planning, rostering and recruitment
About You
You're an experienced social worker with mental health experience who leads with empathy, clinical expertise and strong judgement. You thrive in complex environments and bring a collaborative, recovery focused approach to care.
* Eligible for AASW membership with recognised degree
* Experience in complex mental health service delivery
* Deliver assessments, therapy and recovery based care
* Provide supervision, leadership and expert advice
* Build partnerships and communicate with impact
Benefits
In line with the new Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025 you'll enjoy enhanced benefits that support you and your career.
* Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre‐tax super & novated lease options
* Clinical collaboration – work with multidisciplinary teams to access a supportive network of clinicians with broad, shared expertise
* Safe connections – be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
* Professional development allowance – with structured development support
* Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN's many sites
* Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
* Paid leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
* Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
* Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family
Diversity & Inclusion
We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Application Information
* Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
* Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
* This position is primarily recruiting for Western Community Mental Health however opportunities may also exist in our other community locations which will be discussed at the interview.
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