Grade 3 Social Worker - SECU Diversion - Adult Mental Health

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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.

About the Role:

Join our team as a Grade 3 Social Worker on an ongoing full time basis, Monday-Friday. The SECU Diversion Team is based within Dandenong Hospital Adult Mental Health Service.

As a member of the SECU Diversion Team, the Grade 3 Social Worker provides comprehensive mental health assessments, develops treatment and relapse prevention plans and works collaboratively with consumers to develop recovery plans. The Grade 3 Social Worker works in a recovery oriented, family inclusive and culturally sensitive manner, and in accordance with:

•           National Standards for Mental Health 2010

•           The Mental Health & Wellbeing Act 2022

•           Monash Health values and guiding principles

About Us:

The SECU Diversion Program values and supports each person’s unique journey to a life inspired by hope and potential, in the least restrictive manner. We achieve this by providing intensive community care and support to consumers transitioning out of the Secure Extended Care Unit and reintegrating into the community.  The Senior Clinician will work with SECU Diversion clinicians, Consultant Psychiatrist, medial officers/registrars and SECU Service Manager to provide direct support, coordination of care, and referral to other services to meet the individual needs of consumers, their carer’s and family members. The service operates from Dandenong Hospital between the hours of 08:30-17:00 Monday-Friday.  Consumers are seen both at the clinic and in their own environments.  SECU Diversion provides recovery-oriented treatment for consumers experiencing a range of mental health problems and related psychosocial difficulties.  Our clinicians are required to have a good working knowledge of the mental health service structure, including both public health and Mental Health Community Support services, and of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Act 2022. 

About You:

To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:

• You are looking for the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of consumers living with mental illness
• You possess strong communication skills and thrive within a team environment
• You are a hardworking, consumer focused and seeking the opportunity to make a difference

Mandatory requirements of the role -

• Qualifications/registrations/licences
• Bachelor of Social Work or Masters Social Work Qualifying OR Master of Social Work, OR equivalent as assessed and approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Eligible for ordinary membership of AASW (http://www.aasw.asn.au/)
• Written evidence of eligibility for AASW membership for overseas qualifications is required.
• Accredited Social Worker and/or Accredited Mental Health Social Worker: As approved by the AASW • Completion of a post graduate qualification in relevant field or working towards

In Return

• A rehabilitation, recovery focused workplace working with culturally diverse consumers
• Become a part of the few SECU Diversion Teams within Victoria  
• Job satisfaction that you are supporting consumers to return to and thrive within the community through an intensive support model of care

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Grace Sodomaco, Nurse Manager - Unit 1 | Mental Health Program on 0429 279 629.

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: 17 January 2025