Accredited Mental Health Social Worker at MedHealth

South Yarra, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychosocial Assessment, Mental Health Assessment, Evidence-Based Counselling, CBT-Informed Approaches, Strengths-Based Practice, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychoeducation, Clinical Judgement, Complex Presentations, Client-Centred Care, Communication, Collaboration, Organisational Skills, Reporting Abilities, Driver's Licence

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Have you ever thought, “I want the work I do to be meaningful”? At atWork Australia, that’s exactly what you’ll find. atWork Australia is a leading national employment services provider supporting people living with disability, injury, health condition, or additional barriers to secure meaningful employment and transform their lives. Since 2003, we’ve been helping clients identify goals, build skills, grow confidence, and take steps toward sustainable work outcomes. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of applying. Job Description As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (Wellness Advisor), you’ll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team that lives our values of Integrity, Compassion, Determination and Thriving Together. You will bring clinical expertise, compassion, and practical problem‑solving skills to help clients overcome psychosocial and mental health challenges that may be impacting their ability to find or sustain employment. Your work will contribute to stronger wellbeing, stability and long‑term independence for clients across the community. In This Role, You Will: Conduct psychosocial and mental health assessments to identify barriers and strengths Provide evidence based counselling and brief interventions (e.g.CBT-informed approaches, strengths-based practice, solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing) Deliver psychoeducation and practical strategies to support wellbeing and resilience Support clients to sustain employment and navigate workplace challenges Liaise with medical practitioners, community organisations, and external services Work closely with Job Coaches and internal partners to support clients’ goals Maintain accurate case notes and documentation in line with quality and compliance standards Contribute to training, wellbeing, and capacity building initiatives for staff and employers‑building initiatives for staff and employers Qualifications You will bring: Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) status or eligibility for this level Strong clinical judgement and experience in psychosocial assessment Experience working with complex presentations and diverse client groups Commitment to evidence-based practice and client-centred care‑based practice Strong communication and collaboration skills Good organisational and reporting abilities A current Australian driver’s licence We welcome Social Workers from community mental health, disability services, hospitals, youth services, employment programs, EAP, NDIS, family services and similar settings. Additional Information We believe in supporting you, so you can support others. Enjoy benefits including: Board‑approved supervision and regular peer support sessions Structured development programs and access to MedHealth Academy Paid professional development + clear career pathways 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave and wellbeing support through our EAP Flexible work options, including telehealth where appropriate Salary packaging, Fitness Passport, and purchased leave options All the tools and tech you need to thrive in your role Everything we offer is designed to help you grow, feel supported, and make meaningful impact every day. You are welcome here. Our fast-growing team of more than 3,500 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team. We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. Leadership Opportunity: No State: VIC Job Status: Full Time

Responsibilities

The role involves conducting psychosocial and mental health assessments to identify client barriers and strengths, and providing evidence-based counselling and brief interventions like CBT-informed approaches. Responsibilities also include delivering psychoeducation, supporting clients to sustain employment, and liaising with external medical and community services.