Psychology & Counselling - Healthscope

Social Worker

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges, neurological conditions, substance use issues, and later-life cognitive changes while delivering compassionate, evidence-based care?

• Social Worker Grade 2
• Allied Heath/Living Well Program - The Melbourne Clinic
• Part-time, permanent position, 0.6 EFT
• Rainbow tick accredited

About the role:

The Melbourne Clinic (TMC) is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Grade 2 Social Worker to join the Older Adult Unit/Living Well Program Team. The role is situated within our general inpatient program and will involve the provision of inpatient social work case management, biopsychosocial assessment and intervention, and individual and group therapy. The service works with clients (17-90+ years) with a wide range of conditions, including chronic mental health conditions, acquired brain injury, substance use, and later life cognitive changes (older adults).

About us:

The Melbourne Clinic, situated in Richmond, Victoria, is Australia's largest private mental health service, providing a variety of recovery focussed inpatient and outpatient programs that are tailored to meet the needs of people with a range of mental health conditions. The Melbourne Clinic offers inpatient, outpatient (Day Program) and outreach services. This includes specialist programs in eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma processing, emotional management, dual diagnosis, Autism, ADHD, aged psychiatry and addictive behaviours. A wide range of evidence-based treatment therapies are also provided, including CBT, DBT, ACT, Mindfulness and EMDR. Quality improvement projects are also underway in the areas of family violence support and neurodiversity safe care.

The Melbourne Clinic is an inclusive and diverse workplace welcoming of all patients, staff and visitors regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, neurodiversity, gender identity or sexuality. We are committed to providing our staff with a structured induction and orientation, and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. We value individuality and embrace people with differing experiences, knowledge and skills with the intention of building a thriving, professional working environment that is both nurturing and safe. Since 2017, The Melbourne Clinic has proudly maintained Rainbow Tick Accreditation, a world first quality framework to help health and human services organisations become safe and inclusive for the LGBTIQ community.

Position Summary:

Suitably qualified Grade 2 Social Workers are being sought for a part-time position at The Melbourne Clinic, Richmond, Victoria. The Older Adult Unit (Living Well Program) offers a broad range of psychotherapeutic groups and activities, some including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, psychosocial rehabilitation, Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, psychoeducation on mental health, and many more.

The Social Worker provides support, guidance, and assistance to older adult clients admitted to our mental health hospital. As part of the Living Well Program/Older Adult team, the Social Worker is responsible for facilitating evidence-based group therapy programs and providing individual or family sessions for clients struggling with mental health issues. As part of the individual sessions, the Social Worker will also assist with the older adult patients to ensure suitable discharge planning. The Social Worker will participate in the development and evaluation of policies and programs and demonstrate commitment to ongoing Quality Improvement Activities.

The position requires the Social Worker to work independently with patients and within the multidisciplinary team, and regular communication with psychiatrists and nursing team.

The role is well supported by the social work and broader allied health team. The Social Work team provides on-site professional development opportunities, including a monthly Social Work Forum with 15+ social worker peers, group supervision and weekly Professorial Unit Academic Forum presentations. There is also allocated allowance towards preferred Professional Development.

Availability to work Wednesday, Thursdays, Fridays are desirable but open to discussion.

This is an ongoing permanent part-time role (0.6 EFT).

Essential Criteria:

• Eligibility for registration with AASW
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Social Work
• At least 2-3 years of clinical experience as a social worker
• Knowledge of the Aged Care system (application process and any other services related to older adults)
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality service provision and to professional development
• Well-developed time management and workload organisational skills
• A commitment to upholding high standards of ethical practice
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team (working alongside nurses, psychiatrists, and other members of the allied health team)
• Experience and competency in the provision of evidence based group therapies (desirable)
• Understanding of the Aged Care system (application process and any other services related to older adults)
• Current Working with Children Check

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

You'll also benefit from:

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 2nd October 2026.
Candidates will be screened as applications are submitted and advertising may close sooner if a suitable applicant is found.

To apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to Stephanie susetio: stephanie.susetio@healthscope.com.au (Acting Chief of Social Work and Acting Living Well Program Coordinator) or Fraser Breed: fraser.breed@healthscope.com.au (Allied Health Manager).

Please include a cover letter and a CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.

If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant experience factored against the relevant Enterprise Agreement, being the Healthscope - Victoria - Allied Health Professionals.

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.

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