Social Worker - Mental Health

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About Us

Monash Health Mental Health Services provide comprehensive, integrated care across community, inpatient, and specialist settings, supporting a diverse population of nearly one million people across Melbourne’s southeast.

The Adult Inpatient Unit (P Block) is part of a broader, highly regarded Mental Health Program. Working within this program, you’ll be part of a strong professional and clinical governance structure that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and high-quality consumer care.

About the Role

Join Monash Health’s Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit (P Block) at Clayton as a Social Worker (Grade 3). This is a permanent full-time position, working Monday to Friday, within a 25-bed acute inpatient unit supporting adults aged 25–64 experiencing acute mental health challenges.

In this role, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based social work services as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will maintain an active caseload and provide comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and discharge planning to support recovery and continuity of care.

You’ll play a key role in:

• Supporting consumers, families, and carers through complex mental health presentations
• Addressing barriers to discharge and coordinating access to community, housing, and support services 
• Facilitating group programs and delivering psychoeducational sessions 
• Collaborating closely with inpatient teams, community clinics, PARCS, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless transitions of care 

You will be supported by a Grade 4 Senior Social Worker and contribute to supervision, student support, and continuous service improvement initiatives.

About You

You are a passionate and adaptable Social Worker with a strong commitment to delivering person-centred care in a fast-paced clinical environment. You thrive in multidisciplinary settings and bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach to complex presentations.

You will demonstrate:

• Experience (or strong interest) in mental health, acute care, or hospital settings
• Proven ability to conduct psychosocial assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions 
• Strong understanding of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Act, discharge planning, risk assessment, and community service systems 
• Confidence in managing sensitive and complex situations, including family violence, homelessness, and vulnerable populations 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across clinical and external services 

You are resilient, collaborative, and committed to improving outcomes for consumers, their families, and carers.

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 this opportunity further, please reach out to Brigid Hodgetts, Nurse Manager P Block, on 0417 131 752.

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: 26 April 2026