Senior Social Worker Geriatric Discharge Specialist
Location: Sydney
Employment Type: Permanent, part-time (32 hours per week)
Department and location: Community Mental Health Services, St Vincent's Public Hospital, Sydney
Shift details: 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: $ to $113,****** pro-rata + Salary Packaging + Super
About the role
Provide high-quality mental health support within a multidisciplinary team to individuals with complex needs, including mental illness, substance use and homelessness, while working collaboratively with consumers, families, carers and community support networks using a recovery-focused approach
Lead, coordinate and oversee client care, ensuring services are responsive to individual consumer needs
Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop, document and review appropriate treatment plans
Promote effective communication and collaboration within the multidisciplinary team and provide mental health consultation to other disciplines where appropriate
Maintain accurate clinical records and collect relevant data to support high-quality clinical practice and continuity of care
About you
Current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
Extensive experience in community mental health, working effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, recovery-focused care, supporting consumers, families and carers of people experiencing mental illness
Strong clinical communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in acute care,



triage and community mental health settings
Excellent organisational, written and digital skills, including the ability to maintain accurate documentation and confidently use electronic medical record systems
What we can offer you
Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income
World-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes
Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives
Cutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre
Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care
Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships
Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations
Coming from NSW Health?
: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements
Work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
For this role you must be an Australian or Recent Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
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📌 Senior Social Worker - Geriatric Discharge Specialist (Sydney)
🏢 Northern Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney