Mental Health Social Worker - Acacia and Banksia Mental Health Units at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Oct, 26

Salary

120057.0

Posted On

21 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Assessment, Social Work Interventions, Case Management, Clinical Supervision, Mentoring, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Recovery-Focused Care, Group Therapy

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Position Classification: Health Professional Level 3 (603732) Salary: $116,639 – $120,057 Pro Rata (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: North Canberra Hospital Section: Acacia Mental Health Unit, Banksia Mental Health Unit Closing Date: 4th August 2026 What can we offer you: • City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra. • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au) About the Role: Join the Allied Health team at North Canberra Hospital Mental Health Services and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges. As a HP3 Social Worker, you will conduct skilled clinical assessments and deliver individual and group-based social work interventions within adult inpatient mental health settings. Working in a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will support consumers in achieving their recovery goals while contributing to quality improvement, professional development, and clinical supervision activities. This senior clinical role also provides the opportunity to supervise and mentor HP1 and HP2 staff, students, and clinically related staff, including Allied Health Assistants. Working Monday to Friday, you will provide services to the Acacia and Banksia wards, as well as covering social work duties in other AIMHS services. Join a diverse and supportive Allied Health team committed to delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care and helping consumers achieve the best possible outcomes. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. • Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a maximum 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. This document is required and must be submitted to be considered for the role. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Emily Peelgrane at emily.peelgrane@act.gov.au #LI-DNI A merit pool may be created from this recruitment process and remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions across CHS.

Responsibilities

Conduct skilled clinical assessments and deliver individual and group-based social work interventions within adult inpatient mental health settings. Supervise and mentor junior staff and students while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support consumer recovery goals.