Social Worker, Grade 3 - Drug & Alcohol Services, Mental Health in Dandenong

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. As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice.

Join our team as a Grade 3 Social Worker - Care & Recovery, on a full time, ongoing basis, working in the Drug & Alcohol Services as part of Monash Health. This role will sit as part of the Primary Health Clinic (PHC) and Needle Syringe Program (NSP) which offer the provision of basic health interventions, equipment, information and referral within a harm minimisation framework as it applies to people who use drugs.

This position will ensure the implementation of a range of therapeutic interventions that:

• Aim to reduce substance related harm.
• Work with patients to improve mental and physical health to achieve treatment goals, in collaboration with consumers/carers.
• Undertake community engagement, development activities and tasks which reduce stigma and ensure community safety and wellbeing for the clients.
• Support and assist clients to understand and navigate health and other community services internally and externally to Monash Health.
• Complete client related data via the Department of Health NSP Portal data system or equivalent databases.

In this role you will also have scope to program contributions, collaboration, reflection and networking with internal & external stakeholders.

The Monash Health Drug & Alcohol Service (MHDAS) operationally reports through to the Mental Health Program and is committed to providing opportunities for change and growth by reducing drug use, the harms from drug use, improving physical and mental health, and reconnecting and or maintaining people's connections to their family and the community.

You are a compassionate and skilled clinician with:

• Experience working within mental health and/or AOD services.
• Strong assessment, engagement and intervention skills.
• A commitment to strengths-based, recovery-oriented and harm minimisation practice.
• The ability to build effective relationships with consumers, families and stakeholders.
• A passion for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.

As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you'll have access to a wide range of benefits 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.
• Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria's largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging.

At Monash Health, you'll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.

Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.