Cclhd - Social Worker - Level 3 - Brief Intervention Mental Health Service

**Employment Type**:Permanent Full Time

**Position Classification**:Social Worker Level 3

**Remuneration**:$2154.06 - $2223.86 per week

**Hours Per Week**:38

**Location**:Gosford Hospital

**Requisition ID**:REQ572718

**Applications Close**:**Monday 9 June 2025 at 11.59pm

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mental Health Social Worker to join an innovative, new, allied health-led, mental health initiative.

The Brief Intervention Mental Health Service (BIMHS) is a community-based team that will provide stepped-care options including brief intervention (Project Air), short-term step-up allied health packages and prescription of internet-based therapies for people recovering from mental health crisis.

This is a rare opportunity to showcase your exceptional Social Work skills as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team that makes real impact on people’s recovery.

**About the Role**

This role provides a high quality, time limited, clinical service to consumers living in the community and their families/carers to facilitate optimal mental health outcomes and referrals to primary care.

**Working Hours**: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

**About You**
- You have tertiary qualifications in Social Work with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- You have demonstrated social work experience and well-developed understanding of the psycho-social impact of acute and chronic mental health conditions and have demonstrated experience in social work interventions.
- You possess excellent negotiation, interpersonal, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- You possess the ability to provide in-depth advice and education to enhance service delivery and guide and support others, with the capacity to provide clinical supervision.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

**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.

For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD

**Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health**

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the **Stepping Up** initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

**Additional Information**

An **Eligibility List (E-List)** or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

**Need More Information?**

**For role-related queries, please contact**:
Simone Hornal

**Phone**: 0417 121 100

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