Social Worker - Mental Health

Monash Health

2 days ago

Clayton, VictoriaFull TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Monash Health as a Social Worker – M-F Schedule in United States. Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives. We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 17.

provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community.

provide comprehensive, integrated care across community, inpatient, and specialist settings, supporting a di.

provide comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and discharge planning to support r.

Requirements

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Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.

Applications close: 26 April 2026.

Benefits & Compensation

designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including: Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.

Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth.

Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Monash Health in United States.

Key Skills

Social workMental healthPsychosocial assessmentCrisis interventionDischarge planningCase managementMultidisciplinary teamworkClinical governanceRisk assessmentStakeholder engagementEvidence-based practicePerson-centred carePsychoeducationCommunication skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker - Mental Health at Monash Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Monash Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Clayton, Victoria.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social work, Mental health, Psychosocial assessment, Crisis intervention, Discharge planning, Case management, Multidisciplinary teamwork, Clinical governance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker will deliver high-quality, evidence-based clinical services, including bio-psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention within an acute inpatient unit. They will also coordinate discharge planning and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless transitions of ca...

Benefits package: Salary packaging, Professional development, Employee Assistance Program, Work-life balance initiatives. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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