• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Community Mental Health Services, Woodville 5 Day roster working Monday to Friday
• Salary   AHP-2  $88,255 - $102,240 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 12 months 

About the Role

As part of the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) Mental Health Clinical Program, the Social Worker (TOCC) plays a vital role in delivering recovery-focused services within a multidisciplinary team. You'll be supporting consumers across a variety of settings, including inpatient, sub-acute, community and rehabilitation programs for youth, adult and older persons. This role provides an excellent opportunity to apply your clinical knowledge and skills to support mental health recovery through care coordination, psychosocial and family assessments, evidence-based interventions and service planning.

Working from a recovery-oriented model of care, you will collaborate closely with consumers, their families and carers, GPs, NGOs and other community services to enhance wellbeing and promote sustainable community living. Your responsibilities will include facilitating the smooth and supported transfer of care from mental health services to community settings, while contributing to the development of targeted interventions and service improvement initiatives. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of consumers by promoting self-management, stability and recovery in the community.

About You

You are a compassionate and skilled Social Worker who brings a strong foundation in mental health practice and a commitment to recovery-oriented care. With a deep understanding of the complexities facing consumers with enduring mental illness, you are driven to make a positive impact through collaborative, evidence-based approaches.

• Qualified and Accredited – Hold a recognised Social Work degree, eligible for full membership with the AASW, and have demonstrated clinical experience in mental health practice.

• Clinically Proficient – Skilled in conducting biopsychosocial assessments, risk evaluations, and care planning for consumers with complex mental health and psychosocial needs.

• Collaborative and Communicative – Effective in multidisciplinary teams and capable of engaging with consumers, carers, and external services to coordinate comprehensive care.

• Ethical and Reflective – Work within AASW guidelines, participate in supervision, and commit to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref:  903814

Enquiries to:

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 22 August 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 903814 RD Social worker.pdf

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