Job Description:Excellent benefits including salary packagingFitzroy locationChallenging and rewarding work environmentPermanent, Full Time roleThe Grade 3 Social Worker is responsible for the provision of Mental Health Social Work services at the Acute Inpatient Service.
The Social Work Grade 3 Clinician is expected to work independently whilst at the same time contributing strongly to the multidisciplinary mental healthcare team, and to initiate and participate in teaching, training, research and quality activities.Work under the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act **** to skilfully engage consumers, carers, families and supportersCo-ordinate, oversee and monitor discharge planning as part of a multidisciplinary teamProvide crisis intervention for discharge plans where requiredWork within MARAM and Information Sharing frameworkLiaise with other St Vincent's Mental Health services and external agencies to ensure effective and productive discharge is managedLiaise with community groups and relevant agencies to develop and review community networks which enhance continuity of careSupervise and provide training to social students and other non social work staff according to service policy, University Schools of Social Work and AASW requirementsYour ContributionApproved degree in Social Work, and eligible for membership of AASWMinimum of 2 years post qualification in mental health (desirable)Overseas qualified Social Workers require endorsement by AASW and be able to provide evidence of thisCurrent Victorian Driving LicenseWhat we OfferA focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programsConfidential, solutions-focused employee counsellingA healthy work/life balance encouraged.
Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesSalary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!




Located in the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparksDiscounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationRegular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goalsCulture of continuous improvementAbout St Vincent's Mental HealthSt.
Vincent's Mental Health (SVMH) includes an adult area mental health service for the inner city areas of Yarra and Boroondara.
The adult mental health service components are: The Footbridge Community Care Unit (CCU), the 44 bed Acute Inpatient Service (AIS) located on the St. Vincent's Hospital site, the North Fitzroy PARC and two community mental health services (CMHS) at Hawthorn and East Melbourne (Clarendon CMHS).
Community mental health services comprise the Triage and Crisis assessment and Treatment (CAT) Service and the Primary Intervention Care Team (PICT) includes Extended Triage and HOPE (Suicide Prevention), Continuing Care (CCT), Mobile Support and Treatment (MST) and Homeless Outreach (CHOPS) services.
A Consultation & Liaison Service is provided to the health service.
NEXUS Dual Diagnosis Service, the Body Image and Eating Disorders Assessment and Treatment Service (BETRS) and NEVIL Training Cluster are regional services.
Statewide services are the Victorian Dual Disability Service and the Victorian Transcultural Mental Health .




The Acute Inpatient Service includes 5 beds designated as the Koori State-wide Inpatient Service and linked to the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service.Working at St Vincent'sSt Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service.
SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.ApplicationPlease attach your resume and cover letter to your application.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.
We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings.
You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19.
Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements.
Please contact us if you would like to know more.Closing Date:21 October *******:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees.
As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit or get in contact at ******
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📌 Social Worker (Grade 3) (Melbourne)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Melbourne