Social Worker Grade 2 - Department of Addiction Medicine

St Vincent's Health Australia

2 months ago

Fitzroy, Victoria$90K - $104KPart TimeAddiction Medicine

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join St Vincent's Health Australia as a Social Worker Grade 2 - Department of Addiction Medicine in United States.

Key Responsibilities

will contribute to positive outcomes for patients via the provision of high-quality social work service to patients using proficient clinical skills, effective communication and collaboration.

provide a comprehensive and flexible professional development program, as well as structured supervision and.

develop your skills and plan your career progression via varied clinical rotations in a wide range of practi.

provide drug and alcohol counselling to St Vincent’s patients experiencing issues with AOD.

Requirements

-, Skills and Experience Bachelor Degree or Qualifying Masters in Social Work Significant social work experience in a drug and alcohol setting is essential.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $90K - $104K

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with St Vincent's Health Australia in United States.

Key Skills

AssessmentCounsellingGroup FacilitationSecondary ConsultationCommunicationCollaborationQuality ImprovementResearch

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker Grade 2 - Department of Addiction Medicine at St Vincent's Health Australia a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at St Vincent's Health Australia 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

St Vincent's Health Australia lists compensation for this physician position at $90k to $104k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Fitzroy, Victoria.

Why This Position Stands Out

Transparent compensation ($90k–$104k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Assessment, Counselling, Group Facilitation, Secondary Consultation, Communication, Collaboration, Quality Improvement, Research. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Grade 2 Social Worker will provide drug and alcohol counselling to patients experiencing issues with AOD. They will also support other social workers and participate in quality improvement and research activities.

Benefits package: Central Location, Public Transport Access, Bike Storage, Showering Facilities, Employee Wellbeing Focus, Employee Assistance Program, STAR Support, Salary Packaging. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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