Social Worker, Grade 2 - Adult Mental Health

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In this role, you will use your strong psychosocial assessment and planning skills to deliver evidence-based interventions that support consumers in maximising their recovery. You’ll provide advocacy, brief counselling, and practical support to consumers and their families, linking them with community resources and guiding discharge planning. Your role will be central where social complexity exists, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

You’ll also contribute to the growth of the profession through supervision of students and staff, as well as supporting service development initiatives.

About Us 

Dandenong Area Mental Health Service is home to our Hospital in the Home (HITH) program – an innovative model of care that enables consumers to receive intensive mental health support in the least restrictive environment, their own community. Our focus is on recovery-oriented, collaborative care that empowers consumers and carers to achieve positive outcomes.

At Monash Health, you’ll be part of a diverse, multidisciplinary team dedicated to compassion, respect, excellence and integrity. We invest in our people through supervision, professional development and opportunities to contribute to teaching and research, ensuring you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact.

About You 

You are an experienced and compassionate Social Worker who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment and is committed to supporting recovery-oriented mental health care. With a strong foundation in psychosocial assessment, evidence-informed interventions, and advocacy, you bring a collaborative and person-centred approach to your practice.

You’ll have:

• Eligibility for membership with the AASW and a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Minimum 5 years post graduate experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and related legislation.
• Experience providing psychosocial support in complex care situations, including family violence, child protection, homelessness, financial stressors and substance use.
• Strong skills in engaging with consumers, carers, and community services to develop recovery-focused plans.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills to work effectively with both internal teams and external partners such as police, emergency services and community agencies.
• A commitment to supervision, mentoring and contributing to student education, supporting the next generation of social workers.
• A good understanding and working knowledge of the range of the service systems including Family Violence, Child Protection, My Aged Care, Transition Care Program, and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Mental Health and the recovery model is essential

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 Bev Brussen, Nurse Unit Manager, on 0409 521 337.

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: 9 November 2025