Social Worker

Salary: HSO Level P1 $88,411 - $119,660 per annum pro rata Location: Perth Metropolitan Area Unit/Division: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services > Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time About the Role: As a Social Worker with CAMHS you will provide mental health assessment and multi-disciplinary intervention for children and young people. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive learning environment. You will leverage the skills and knowledge of Senior Social Workers and other health professionals to provide a sound comprehensive service, encompassing assessment, treatment, advocacy, prevention, and collaboration. You will help children, adolescents, and their families navigate the challenges that can arise from complex and diverse needs and mental health concerns, and you will play a vital role in helping young people establish practical and attainable goals, promoting the highest level of function in various aspects of their lives and improving overall well‑being. What you’ll be doing: - Conduct bio‑psychosocial assessments and mental state assessments to determine the unique needs of young people - Provide social work service including mental health assessments, risk assessments, case management and evidence‑based therapeutic interventions to individuals, families and groups - Advocate for clients’ rights and needs within the community and the healthcare system - Liaise with families, carers, health professionals, community agencies and others to coordinate care, intervention and discharge planning, report on client progress and outcomes, and initiate referrals Please note a tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers is a requirement for this role. How to Apply: We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following: - A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience - Evidence of your tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (Essential criteria 1) - In addition, applicants with an international social work qualification must upload their assessment outcome letter from the AASW advising that they are eligible for full membership of the association. - New graduates are welcome to apply but must attach evidence of your academic transcript. - A written statement addressing Essential Criteria 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 per the Job Description Form in no more than 3 pages maximum. - The names, email contact details of two professional referees – they should be a current or previous (within the last 2 years) line manager. Please note we do not accept colleagues as a professional reference. Role related questions: We encourage you to contact Christina Foo, Professional Lead Social Work via email: christina.foo@health.wa.gov.au with any specific questions related to this role. Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Eligibility to apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract. Unfortunately, there are no sponsorships available for this role. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/09/2027. This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00 pm on the closing date will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered. Closing Date: 2025‑11‑07 4:00 PM #J-18808-Ljbffr