Perinatal & Infant Clinician - Grade 2 Social Worker

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About the role

Are you an experienced Grade 2 Social Worker looking for an exciting opportunity to join the Perinatal and Infant Inpatient Unit? We have a full-time, ongoing role available.

The Perinatal and Infant Inpatient Unit, located at Monash Medical Centre Clayton, is excited to be recruiting a Social Work discipline specific role within its dynamic Integrated Mental Health Team. This position is a care co-ordination role that will respond to families in the perinatal period where the identified primary care giver is experiencing a severe mental health condition; attachment difficulties within the dyad; where the infant is at high risk for psychological and emotional instability; and/or infant development is compromised

About You 

The successful candidate will draw on strong bio-psycho-social, family and social systems frameworks, be familiar with current and emerging evidence based practices and will contribute their skills and knowledge through individually targeted interventions. You are also:

• dedicated to safe practice and quality care 
• committed to delivering patient centred care and patient advocacy 
• enthusiastic, compassionate and able to work collaboratively 

What You Need

• Relevant qualifications (aligned to the Position Description) 
• Current Registration 
• Any relevant mandatory/required skills or licences

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Sarah Ramasamy - Nurse Unit Manager, Perinatal and Infant Inpatient Unit | Early in Life Mental Health Service on 0401 032 871.

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. To learn more about our organisation visit monashhealth.org

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. Respectfully, applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.

Applications close: 11 February 2025