Mental Health Social Worker

5 days ago


Melbourne, Australia HealthPlex Full time

**About HealthPlex**

HealthPlex is a rapidly growing team consisting of multiple allied health disciplines (Mental Health Workers, Occupational Therapists, Podiatrists, Physiotherapists, etc.) that are passionate and dedicated to improving the quality of life of others. We pride ourselves in delivering quality health services to achieve outstanding care. Our systems, processes and work environment are set up in a way to ensure our staff can work flexibly to complete their best work and have a work life balance.
- Available as a contractor role
- Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
- Autonomous role with support from experienced leaders
- Collaborative approach within a multi-disciplinary team

**Key Responsibilities**:
As a Mental Health Worker, you will:

- Conduct client assessments & therapy from pediatric to adult clientele depending on your experience and interests.
- Be able to work independently and efficiently
- Be able to solve both clinical and non-clinical problems in day-to-day work.
- Be confident with clinical reasoning skills across a variety of conditions.
- Be involved in liaising with multiple stakeholders regarding patient care.

**Key Requirements**:
To be successful in the role, you will need:

- Australian Association of Social Workers Certification and membership (AASW)
- Professional liability/Public indemnity insurance
- Demonstrated ability to work as a sole practitioner whilst maintaining strong relationships with our clinical teams
- Demonstrate a passion for continuing to learn and grow in both a clinical and non-clinical perspective.
- Strong communication skills.
- Demonstrate a high standard of ethical practice
- A commitment to a high level of customer service to your clients and customers
- Be able to provide clinical supervision to other staff if required and based on experience level.
- Be confident in your role while being open to feedback.

**What to expect from us?**

As a Mental Health Worker contractor at HealthPlex, you will:

- Be remunerated extremely generously
- Be provided flexibility and a work life balance
- Have career and financial progression depending on your ambitions
- Immediate start however open to waiting your notice period of a maximum 4 weeks.

**Salary expectations**:
Contractor rates are negotiable depending on experience

**New graduates are welcome to apply**

**To Apply**:
Click on the **APPLY **button

**Job Type**: Subcontract

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

Supplemental pay types:

- Commission

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Botanic Ridge, VIC 3977: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Private practice: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver Licence (preferred)
- AASW Certification (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person



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