Social Worker - Women's Mental Health

4d4 days ago

Cabrini HEALTH

AU · Part-time · A$95,000 – A$115,000

About this role

Cabrini Women's Mental Health Service is Australia's premier private, women-only mental health service, housed within the Lisa Thurin Women's Health Centre in Elsternwick. We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Social Worker Grade 3 to join our innovative team and become an integral part of this new approach to women's mental health.

In this role, you will deliver empathetic, respectful, and personalised patient care across three service areas: inpatient, day program, and outpatient individual therapy. Your days will involve facilitating and leading group therapy sessions, providing individual therapy using modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, and EMDR, and adapting to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Our approach to care is grounded in psychological principles, trauma-informed practices, and a recovery-oriented perspective, allowing us to holistically understand and address the unique needs of each individual. You will work within a dedicated team in a safe, secure, and nurturing environment where both patients and clinicians feel protected.

This rewarding position offers structured support and supervision to ensure your professional growth and development. By fostering positive relationships and offering tailored programs, you will empower women to embark on their journey towards recovery and well-being.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years' experience in Mental Health settings
Experience working in a hospital setting, preferably within private mental health
Demonstrated experience in facilitating and leading group therapy sessions
Proficiency in various treatment modalities, such as CBT, DBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, and EMDR
Strong understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by women in the context of mental health
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Police Record Check
Registration with relevant governing body

Responsibilities

Deliver empathetic, respectful, and personalised patient care in a supportive and safe environment
Provide care across three service areas: inpatient, day program, and outpatient individual therapy
Facilitate and lead group therapy sessions
Apply proficiency in treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, and EMDR
Adapt to a fast-paced environment and demonstrate flexibility in daily work
Contribute to ongoing efforts to improve the mental health and well-being of the women we serve
Foster positive relationships and offer tailored programs to empower women towards recovery

Benefits

Salary packaging: up to $15,900 tax-free each year, plus $2,650 meal & entertainment card benefits
Vibrant Elsternwick location, close to local shops, cafes and public transport
Myki Commuter discounted fares
A commitment to health and well-being