Social Worker - Mental Health Inpatient Unit
Core
Provide skilled social work care to older people with complex mental health needs in an inpatient setting, supporting recovery and discharge planning.
Role type
Clinical social worker (mental health inpatient)
Builds
Recovery-focused care plans and community service links for older patients
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health / Geriatrics
Required skills
Clinical social work experience, complex assessment, care coordination, partnership building, supervision
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assess mental health, psychosocial, family and safety needs; Deliver tailored care plans and recovery focused support; Coordinate care and link consumers with community services; Guide students and support less experienced colleagues; Contribute to service improvements and clinical review
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC