Social Worker - Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services

ACT Health

6 days ago

Garran, Australian Capital TerritoryUp to $12KFull TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join ACT Health as a Social Worker – Adult Inpatient, M-F Schedule in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Undergo a pre

employment National Police Check.

Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.

Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Requirements

page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub

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Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $91K - $109K

Relocation assistance: $12,000.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

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

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentPsychological interventionsMental health servicesCase managementAllied healthCrisis interventionPatient careMultidisciplinary collaborationProfessional judgmentDocumentationRisk assessment

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker - Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services at ACT 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 ACT 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.

Compensation Analysis

ACT Health lists compensation for this physician position at $91k to $109k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Garran, Australian Capital Territory.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical assessment, Psychological interventions, Mental health services, Case management, Allied health, Crisis intervention, Patient care, Multidisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The social worker is responsible for conducting skilled clinical assessments and delivering individual and group-based psychological interventions. They will perform independent professional duties within the Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services team at Canberra Hospital.

Benefits package: Salary Packaging, Flexible Working Conditions, 12.5% Superannuation, Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Physiotherapists, Relocation Expenses up to $12K. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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