Social Worker / Occupational Therapist Grade 3 - Adult Community Mental Health

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent or fixed term positions available
• Full time or part time (64 hrs or 80 hrs + ADO - negotiable)
• Social Worker or Occupational Therapist Grade 3 (as per MH EBA 2024-2028)
• Based at the St Kilda Rd Clinic with travel required
• Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging

The Department

The Adult and Older Adult Department combines the strengths of Alred Mental and Addiction Health (AMAH) Adult Community Mental Health and Caulfield Aged and Liaison Psychiatry Services. Our mission is to provide comprehensive, person-centred support to adults and older adults through an expansive range of therapeutic, addiction, trauma-informed, and family violence services.

As part of our commitment to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health recommendations and the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, we’re expanding our offerings to ensure clients benefit from specialist expertise alongside access to innovative, broad-spectrum care options. This includes specialized pathways for substance use disorders, rehabilitation and recovery, physical and mental health integration, and trauma-focused services.

The Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the mental health sector? Our department focuses on integrated treatment, education, peer support, care planning, and navigation services, designed to support individuals through every stage of their recovery journey.

As one of our Mental Health Clinicians, you will work with an allocated client list, to provide case management, treatment and support services, as well providing discipline specific input to the multidisciplinary team. You will also have opportunities to contribute to the development of your discipline, not only to CCT, but also within AMAH as a whole.

Experience and Qualifications Required

You will have relevant tertiary qualifications and either current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board via AHPRA, or eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers, preferably with Psychiatric endorsements or equivalent.

Experience in a range of psychiatric interventions indicating an ability to perform community-based psychiatric assessment including that of risk assessment is essential

Other requirements

• Sound knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and other relevant Legislation and their relevance to this client population
• Sound knowledge of the associated disabilities that often co-exist with mental health conditions and be able to demonstrate skills in a broad range of psychiatric and psychosocial interventions for consumers referred to CCT.
• A current driver’s licence is required to undertake this role.
• Australian working rights, satisfactory completion of Working with Children Check and current Influenza vaccination

Staff Benefits

A new carpark waiting list has been implemented at The Alfred.

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car (subject to availability) and bike parking opportunities (nearby at The Alfred), deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities nearby at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services nearby at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
• Close to public transport and cafes

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter. If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Valerie Grueva (Manager CCT) at St Kilda Road Clinic on ph: (03) 9076 9888

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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.