Social Worker Transition to Mental Health Specialty

Employment Type: full time
- fixed term (12 Months)
Hours: Monday-Sunday. Site Dependent

**Salary**: Victoria EBA Rate Allied Health - Social Worker Grade 2
Location: Based across Mercy Inpatient and community sites, in Werribee, Hoppers Crossing, Footscray and Burnside.
Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications
Contact: Natalie Lentini

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.

Where there’s care, there’s You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.
As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.
To do that, we need you.
Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity
The Early Careers Program is a flagship workforce initiative inspired by the Mental Health Royal Commission, aimed at attracting and developing qualified staff working in the health care industry currently. The Mercy Mental Health Program offers a supportive and collaborative environment, where you’ll join a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to recovery-oriented care. This 12-month fixed term position provides an exceptional chance for an experienced Social Work clinician to deepen their mental health exposure and expertise through structured clinical placements across inpatient and community settings. You will work alongside specialised mental health Social Work staff, receiving comprehensive education, supervision, and hands-on experience to build your confidence and skills.
- The program provides Social Work staff an opportunity to advance their mental health knowledge and consolidate their skills.
- This role incorporates a high level of discipline specific assessments and interventions along with mental health assessments.
- This role works with a diverse multi-disciplinary team which requires you to provide highly responsive and flexible service to consumers and carer.

What you’ll bring
A desire to learn about, learn from and work with people affected by mental illness. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional consumer-centred care in a recovery focused way.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

- A genuine interest in supporting individuals experiencing mental ill health, along with a strong commitment to delivering compassionate, recovery-oriented care.
- The ability to work collaboratively within a team, supported by excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills, and a willingness to engage in supervision and reflective practice.
- Resilience, adaptability, and flexibility in responding to the needs of diverse consumers, their families, and changing clinical priorities.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

- Registration with AHPRA or eligibility for membership for the Australian Social Workers
- A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
- Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?
Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.
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We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.