Social Worker, Grade 3 - Intensive Care Package Team (Casey Hospital)

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About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Grade 3 Social Worker to join our Casey Intensive Care Package (ICP) Team on a part-time (0.6 EFT), ongoing basis.

In this dynamic role, you’ll provide assertive, community-based mental health assessment and treatment for consumers within the Casey Adult Mental Health Services catchment area, currently connected with the Pakenham Continuing Care Team (CCT).

You’ll work collaboratively within a skilled multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, Dual Diagnosis Clinicians, Peer Workers, and Art Therapists, as well as the consumer’s existing treating team.

About Us

The Casey ICP Team is a highly specialised, multidisciplinary team designed to support consumers with complex mental health needs. We provide care aligned with the Intensive Community Mental Health Packages guidelines from the Victorian Department of Health.

Operating in the Casey/Cardinia region, we offer enhanced support for individuals who need more than traditional case management can provide. Our approach includes both 1:1 therapy and group programs, focusing on skill-building, recovery, and engagement in meaningful activities.

We pride ourselves on innovation, collaboration, and delivering high-impact mental health care in the community.

About you

We’re looking for a qualified and experienced Social Worker (minimum of 7 years post-graduate) with:

• Strong assessment and intervention planning skills
• A commitment to collaborative, recovery-focused care
• Experience working with individuals who have frequent acute service contact
• The ability to engage with carers and service providers to co-develop comprehensive, individualised care plans

You will play a key role in supporting consumers and their treating teams to identify recovery goals and implement meaningful, sustainable interventions.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor or Master of Social Work (Qualifying), or equivalent as assessed by the AASW
• Eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• AASW verification for overseas qualifications (if applicable)
• AASW-recognised Accredited Social Worker and/or Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (completed or in progress)

In Return

As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:

• Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.
• Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth.
• Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
• Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
• Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging.

At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call our ICP Manager, Danielle Storer on 0455 791 462.

Position Description can be found here.
Role Statement can be found here. 

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

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’. Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 27 August 2025