Senior Mental Health Social Worker

7 days ago

Central Coast, Australia beBeeMentalHealth Full time $118,928 - $124,966
About the Role

The Central Coast Local Health District is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join their Mental Health Care Coordination Team. This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires advanced clinical expertise, independent practice skills, and a passion for delivering safe and person-centered care.

As a Senior Social Worker, you will be responsible for managing a complex caseload, providing escalation support, and ensuring the best possible outcomes for individuals living with moderate to severe mental illness. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across five connected teams, contributing to collaboration and teamwork while maintaining your own independence and autonomy.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others while advancing your own career through free professional development courses and secondment opportunities. If you are motivated by ongoing growth, thrive in complex environments, and possess compassion and composure in the face of adversity, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage a complex caseload and provide escalation support to ensure safe and effective care delivery.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across multiple teams to achieve shared goals and objectives.
  • Develop and implement evidence-based interventions to improve patient outcomes.
  • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and maintain a commitment to ongoing professional growth.

For more information about this role, please refer to the Position Description.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Recognised Social Work degree with AASW eligibility.
  • Current NSW Driver's Licence and ability to travel.
  • Strong knowledge of AASW Practice Standards and commitment to ongoing professional growth.
  • Expertise in mental health assessments, interventions, and models of care across a range of psychiatric conditions.
  • Significant experience supporting people with lived experience of mental illness, delivering evidence-based interventions.
  • Demonstrated leadership in quality improvement and commitment to evidence-based practice.
Benefits
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
  • Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
  • Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
  • Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

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