Social Worker - 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. 

We’re looking for an experienced, values-driven Grade 2 Social Worker to join The Youth Acute Inpatient Unit (Unit 2), based within Dandenong Hospital Monash Health’s Mental Health Program. In this role, you’ll provide high-quality, client-centred social work services to young people experiencing acute mental health challenges through the following:

• Conducting complex psychosocial assessments
• Delivering targeted therapeutic interventions
• Advocating for client rights
• Coordinating discharge planning and community liaison
• Providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff and students

You’ll work collaboratively with a passionate multidisciplinary team, including medical, nursing, allied health, and lived experience professionals, while also building strong partnerships with key external stakeholders such as Child Protection, Housing Services, Centrelink, and Family Violence services. This is a fast-paced, rewarding position requiring flexibility, a deep understanding of trauma-informed care, and a passion for recovery-focused mental health practice.

Whilst the position is based at Dandenong Unit 2, travel may be required to other Monash Health sites. 

About Us

Unit 2 is a 25 bed inpatient unit for young people aged 16 to 25 years, and provides services to the Southern Metropolitan Mental Health Services. It is located in the Mental Health Building at Dandenong Hospital. It is a safe and supportive place for young people to work through their mental health, emotional, psychological, relational, and spiritual wellbeing. Their physical needs are also met with the support of clinical, medical and nursing staff. Families and carers are also supported during a young person’s admission to Unit 2 with a range of services.

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

Qualification & licence requirements of the role include the following, with further information available within the supportive documentation below:

• Bachelor of Social Work or Masters of Social Work Qualifying or equivalent
• Accredited Social Worker and/or Accredited Mental Health Social Worker: As approved by the AASW
• Drivers Licence

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 Mark Makunike on 0427 437 784.

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: 2 November 2025