Mental Health Clinician (Grade 2 Social Worker)

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Permanent Full Time (1.0 EFT / 80 Hours)
• Salary Package:  $88,030.80 -  $101,197.20 + Superannuation
• Great Staff Benefits, 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging
• Located at The Alfred

About us

Alfred Psychiatry is responsible for the operation of services which focus on people with a severe mental illness residing in the Inner South Eastern area of Melbourne.

Services are provided by a number of teams located at the Alfred Hospital (Commercial Road, Prahran) and at St. Kilda Road Clinic,  Alma Road CCU in St. Kilda, the Child & Adolescent Service located in Moorabbin and Headspace service in various locations in Victoria.  Alfred Psychiatry also works in partnership with relevant local non-government and social support agencies.

About the role

The role of the Mental Health Clinician – Social Worker Grade 2 is based at St Kilda Road and sits within the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). The CMHT is a multidisciplinary Team comprising approximately 20 clinical EFT made up of Consultant Psychiatrists, Registrars, Psychiatric Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Clinical Psychologists.

The CMHT utilises a biopsychosocial model to provide centre-based and outreach assessment, treatment, and support services to clients aged 16 -65 years who experience a serious and/or enduring mental illness, and who require specialist clinical services. The CMHT staff aim to work in partnership with consumers and carers, enabling them to be involved in their care in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.

About you

• A Bachelor of Social Work and AASW eligibility.
• Postgraduate qualifications in mental health are strongly preferred.
• Proven experience as a Grade 2 Social Worker in a community setting is preferred.
• Experience in a range of interventions indicating an ability to perform community-based mental state assessment including that of risk assessment.
• A current driver’s licence is required to undertake this role.
• Current Working with Children check.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• On-site Car & Bike Parking
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.

Any queries please contact Valerie Grueva, Manager Continuing Care on 03 9076 9888

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Thursday 17th April 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au