• Step into this new role and advance your career in a graduate program
• Immerse yourself in an inclusive, diverse and supportive culture
• Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
The Graduate Mental Health Social Worker position represents an opportunity for a social work graduate interested in a career in mental health develop core mental health competencies through structured learning program over a 12-month period. The successful applicant will move in a sixth month rotation into either youth, adult or aged and across inpatient, residential or community team settings. With a protected workload, weekly supervision and regular educational opportunities, this role is designed to enable and support transition to mental health practice and provide opportunities for ongoing employment within mental health services at Peninsula Health on completion.
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• Bachelor or Qualifying Master’s degree (MSWq) in social work enabling eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Knowledge of currently social work practices relevant to mental health and an ability to articulate theoretical basis for practice.
• Working knowledge of discipline specific legislation relevant to clinical practice.
• Completion of student placement in mental health, desirable
Please refer to the position description for further details
What Next
Take this exciting opportunity and Apply Now!
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us – the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.