Social Worker, Grade 4 - Psychiatric Triage Service

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker, Grade 4 - Psychiatric Triage Service 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 Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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

This Psychiatry 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.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This position is based in United States.

Key skills and qualifications: Mental Health Assessment, Risk Management, Clinical Advice, Case Management, Trauma-Informed Care, Recovery-Oriented Care, Decision Making, Multidisciplinary Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive preliminary mental health and risk assessments for adults and youth via a telephone-based triage service. Coordinate care pathways by referring consumers to internal specialist services or external agencies.

Benefits package: Salary Packaging, Professional Development, Supportive Team Environment, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Staff Wellbeing Initiatives, Career Mobility, Diverse And Inclusive Workplace. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.