Grade 2 Social Worker (fixed Term)

Mercy Health

Werribee, Victoria, Australia
Part-time (64 hours per fortnight)
Social work degree
Australian association of social workers membership
Public mental health service experience
Mercy Health is seeking a Grade 2 Social Worker for a fixed-term part-time position in their Werribee Mental Health Inpatient Unit. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care to individuals with mental illness, requiring relevant qualifications and experience in public mental health services

Job Summary

  • The Social Worker (Grade 2) works as a member of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) that provides, quality patient –centered nursing care and advocate for and facilitate the involvement of individuals, their families and significant others in planning and evaluating care.
  • The aim is to work towards recovery and improved health outcomes through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical interventions ensuring a holistic approach to the client, their family and carers.
  • Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Mercy Health is seeking a Grade 2 Social Worker for a fixed-term part-time position in their Werribee Mental Health Inpatient Unit. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care to individuals with mental illness, requiring relevant qualifications and experience in public mental health services.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Social Work degree
  • Australian Association of Social Workers membership
  • public mental health service experience
  • patient-centred care
  • multidisciplinary team collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • resilient and compassionate
  • whole lot of heart
  • flexible and positive approach
  • nurture friendly relationships

Key Requirements

  • Approved degree in Social Work
  • Eligibility for full AASW membership
  • Experience in public mental health
  • Current Police Record Check
  • Working with Children Check
  • Proof of current influenza vaccination

Work Rights

Not specified

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