CCLHD - Social Worker Level 1/2 - Mental Health

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.  

The Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and compassionate Social Worker Level 1/2 to join their dedicated Mental Health team at Wyong Hospital. This permanent, full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to provide essential psychosocial support to consumers, their families, and carers, while working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. As a Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting individuals through their mental health journey, advocating for their needs, and facilitating access to appropriate resources to promote recovery, independence, and well-being.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive social work services across mental health settings, offering psychosocial assessments, therapeutic interventions, and advocacy for consumers and their families. You will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to assess patient needs, develop individualised treatment plans, and provide short-term counselling and therapy. Your responsibilities will also include facilitating access to community resources, promoting independence, and ensuring continuity of care. In addition, you will engage in crisis intervention, patient advocacy, and case management to support the consumer’s recovery journey. Your role will be integral to the development of recovery-focused strategies and fostering a safe and supportive environment for consumers and their families.

If you have a passion for mental health care and a desire to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, we want to hear from you.

About You  

• You hold a Degree in Social Work from an accredited course, providing eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• You have an understanding of behavioural and psychiatric illness and associated therapeutic interventions. 
• You have a current Drivers' Licence and willingness to travel between sites for work purposes.

Where You'll Be Working 

You will be based at Wyong Hospital, which is part of the Central Coast Local Health District. Wyong Hospital is a vibrant, dynamic health care setting with a strong focus on delivering high-quality patient care. Working as part of the Mental Health team, you will be supported by a collaborative network of health professionals, ensuring you can provide the best outcomes for the consumers in your care. The hospital offers a welcoming and inclusive environment where professional development and continuous improvement are encouraged. As part of the multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to shaping the future of mental health care services, enhancing the health and well-being of individuals and their families in the community.

What we Offer   
 

• Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast  
• Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.  
• Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.  
• Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing. 
• Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.  
• Social Club.  
• Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.  

 
Child Safe Standard Commitment  
 
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes.  The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast.  Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
 
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion   
  
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.  

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.  

The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.     

For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx  


Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.


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For role related queries or questions contact Simone Hornal;
Phone : 0417 121 100
Email :  Simone.Hornal@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: Sunday, 6 April 2025 at 11.59pm.

You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.