Social Worker, Grade 3 - Casey Hospital

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Join a multidisciplinary team delivering high-impact care to those who need it most.

Monash Health is seeking a passionate and experienced Grade 3 Social Worker to join the Intensive Care Package (ICP) Team on a part-time (0.6 EFT), ongoing basis. Based in the Pakenham area, this is a rewarding opportunity for a clinician who thrives in a complex, community-based mental health setting.

About the Role

This role supports consumers connected to the Pakenham Continuing Care Team who have complex mental health and psychosocial needs, often with high levels of acute service contact.

As a Senior Social Worker, you will:

• Provide assertive, recovery-oriented mental health support in the community
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and collaboratively develop intervention plans
• Deliver a mix of 1:1 therapy and group-based programs
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including OT, Clinical Psychologists, Peer Workers, AOD clinicians, Art Therapists, and Lived Experience professionals
• Provide clinical supervision to Social Workers within the Adult Mental Health Program
• Coordinate with families, carers, and a range of external services to support long-term recovery

About the Team

The ICP Team is a specialist program designed to meet the needs of people whose complexity requires more than traditional case management.

Our service is grounded in:

• Department of Health ICP guidelines
• Recovery-focused, evidence-informed care
• A flexible mix of 1:1 therapeutic work, group programs, and community engagement

We’re a team that values innovation, collaboration, and integrity, and we pride ourselves on creating real, sustainable outcomes in the community.

About You

You're a qualified and highly experienced Social Worker with at least 7 years’ post-graduate experience, who is confident working with consumers presenting with complex clinical and psychosocial needs. You also bring:

• Proven ability to engage with consumers who experience frequent acute presentations
• Expertise in mental health assessment, risk management, and intervention planning
• A commitment to recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and family-inclusive practice
• Skills in engaging with carers and service providers to co-design comprehensive care plans
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical supervision and mentorship to other Social Workers
• Confidence working across complex service systems with multiple stakeholders

You will need:

• Bachelor or Master of Social Work (Qualifying) from an AASW-accredited program
• Eligibility for full AASW membership
• Minimum 7 years post-qualification experience
• Accreditation (or working towards) as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
• Postgraduate training (completed or in progress) in areas such as family therapy, trauma, or AOD

You will have up-to-date working knowledge of:

• Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022
• Family Violence Protection Act 2008, MARAM, FVISS, and CISS
• NDIS Act, Carer Recognition Act, and other relevant state/federal legislation
• AOD and forensic frameworks
• Recovery-oriented practice, supported decision-making, and cultural safety principles

In Return, We Offer

At Monash Health, you'll be part of Victoria’s largest public health service, with access to:

• Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay
• Professional development – tailored training and leadership pathways
• Career mobility – explore opportunities across our broad mental health services
• Supportive team culture – join a team that values innovation, compassion, and collaboration
• Employee wellbeing programs – including EAP, flexible working, and peer support
• Diverse and inclusive workplace where your expertise is valued

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call our ICP Manager, Danielle Storer on 0455 791 462.

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: 27 August 2025