Senior Social Worker - Mental Health

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Senior Social Worker - Mental Health


Job Description

Senior Social Worker - Mental Health

Salary:

HSO Level P2 $122,597 - $130,265 p.a. pro rata

Location:

CAMHS Community

Unit/Division:

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Work Type:

Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Position No:

Pool Ref 00008829

Closing Date:

2025-08-19 4:00 PM

Attachments:


Applicant Information Package.pdf
Job Application Information Sheet.pdf
Senior Social Worker 00008827 00008829 00008830 HSO P2 June 2025.pdf
About CAHS - v2023-01.pdf

As a Senior Social Worker, you will apply advanced social work skills and knowledge of mental health to conduct a range of interventions including bio-psycho-social mental health assessments and screenings, provision of individual, family or group interventions, case management and client advocacy.  All interventions are developed in consultation with the multidisciplinary team. You will work closely with the young person and their families and liaise with community agencies to support the young person’s mental health and wellbeing.

You will be an integral part of our supportive and collaborative team and play a key role in helping our patients establish practical and attainable goals, promoting the highest level of function in various aspects of their lives. Your role will also include clinical supervision of other social workers and students as required. 

Please note a tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers is a requirement for this role.

How to Apply

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:

  • A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience,
  • Evidence of your tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (Essential criteria 1).
    • Applicants with an International Social Work Qualification must upload their assessment outcome letter from the AASW advising that they are eligible for full membership of the association.
  • A written statement addressing EssentialCriteria 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 per the Job Description Form.
  • Provide the names and email contact details of two professional referees, they should be a current or previous (within the last 2 years) Line Manager. Please note we do not accept colleagues as a professional reference.

Role related questions: We encourage you to contact Christina Foo - Professional Lead Social Work via email [email protected]  with any specific questions related to this role.

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. 

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments). Visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants that meet immigration requirements may also be considered.

This position is subject to a Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

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