At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct assessments and provide support to young people facing mental health challenges.
- Company: Join a compassionate team at Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
- Benefits: Flexible work options, professional development, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to equity and respect.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and adolescents while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
This is a recruitment pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual positions, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made to similar vacancies across CAMHS as they arise. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30 June 2027.
Positions to fill:
- 1x Fixed Term Full Time position (1.0 FTE) at ICAMHS North (Clarkson). Part-time hours may be considered.
- 1x Permanent Part Time position (0.5 FTE) at ICAMHS North (Warwick).
- 1x Permanent Part Time position (0.8 FTE) at ICAMHS South (Murdoch Hub).
- 2x Permanent Full Time positions (1.0 FTE each) at ICAMHS South (Murdoch Hub). Part-time hours may also be considered.
- 1x Fixed Term Full Time position (1.0 FTE) at ICAMHS South (Peel).
About Our Team:
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Western Australia offer support, advice and treatment to children and adolescents from birth to 18 years who are experiencing mental health challenges. At CAMHS, our Social Workers are part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team providing compassionate assessment, support and treatment to infants, children and young people experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges and their families. We adopt a recovery-oriented, child-centered approach that assists our clients to establish practical and attainable goals that improve their wellbeing and functioning and engagement in everyday activities (school, family life, relationships, recreation, play).
Our multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals includes psychiatrists, speech therapists, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, clinical nurses, Aboriginal mental health workers and lived experience staff. CAMHS offers a comprehensive range of services including mental health assessment and specialist counselling, crisis intervention, advocacy, psychoeducation, case management, family support and liaison with other services. Our work includes developing external stakeholder partnerships with local schools and service providers.
About the Role:
As a Senior Social Worker, you will apply advanced social work skills and knowledge of mental health to conduct a range of interventions including bio-psycho-social mental health assessments and screenings, provision of individual, family or group interventions, case management and client advocacy. All interventions are developed in consultation with the multidisciplinary team. You will work closely with the young person and their families and liaise with community agencies to support the young person’s mental health and wellbeing. You will be an integral part of our supportive and collaborative team and play a key role in helping our patients establish practical and attainable goals, promoting the highest level of function in various aspects of their lives. Your role will also include clinical supervision of other social workers and students as required.
What you’ll be doing:
- Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments and mental state assessments to determine the unique needs of young people.
- Provide social work service including mental health assessments, risk assessments, case management and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to individuals, families and groups.
- Advocate for clients’ rights and needs within the community and the healthcare system.
- Liaise with families, carers, health professionals, community agencies and others to coordinate care, intervention and discharge planning, report on client progress and outcomes, and initiate referrals.
Please note a tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers is a requirement for this role.
CAHS values:
To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values.
Eligibility to Apply:
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia. This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.
Other Conditions:
Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
Support for your interview process:
CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview. You can reach the team via CAHS.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au or by calling 08 6456 0321. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.
Senior Social Worker in Wanneroo employer: Child and Adolescent Health Service
At Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS), we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values compassion, collaboration, and respect. As a Staff Development Nurse in the Ambulatory Care Service at Perth Children’s Hospital, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people while benefiting from ongoing professional development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join us in a role that not only fosters your growth but also contributes to the health and wellbeing of our community.
Contact Details:
Child and Adolescent Health Service Recruitment Team
