Mental Health Social Worker

Employment Type
: Temporary Full Time (up to 09/01/2028)

Location:
Nepean Mental Health Centre / Community Mental Health Centers

Position Classification
: Social Worker Level 1

Remuneration
: $ $43.27 per hour

Hours Per Week
: 38

Requisition ID
: REQ606775

Application Close:
06/10/25

With
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Values of
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working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.

The Nepean Mental Health Centre provides inpatient care for people experiencing acute mental health issues through the short-stay Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC), the Acute Mental Health Unit, Mental Health High Dependency Unit, and Older Persons Mental Health Unit. We support our Patients by linking them to case managers for ongoing treatment and support within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.

NBMLHD Community Mental Health offers a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centres. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.

The Mental Health Social Worker New Graduate Program is a structured temporary 24-month full-time initiative designed to support early career social workers in developing core competencies across inpatient and community mental health settings within the Local Health District. Participants will complete two twelve-month rotations, gaining valuable experience in both acute care and community-based services.

The program encourages ongoing professional development and active participation in research, quality improvement, and audit activities. Regular supervision in line with Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) standards is provided, alongside opportunities to contribute to team meetings and service enhancement initiatives. Graduates will build strong networks with local health and welfare agencies and fulfill statutory responsibilities under child protection legislation, including appropriate liaison with the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) and the Child Wellbeing Unit (CWU).

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join a transformative program that provides a comprehensive foundation for a fulfilling career in mental health social work. Empower lives, build resilience, and become a trusted advocate for those in need—your journey starts here.

Benefits Available To Eligible NBMLHD Employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.

What you will being to this role:

• Recognised degree in social work and eligibility for membership of the AASW
• Be a new graduate within 12 months of graduation from a Social Work program at the time of application
• Knowledge of the social work role in the health system
• Sound verbal and written communication skills.
• Capacity to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated capacity for self- reflection.
• Demonstrated capacity to link theory and practice in working with clients.
• Current driver's license and willingness to use for work purposes. This may include driving long distances across the Local Health District.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

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