Senior Social Worker - Older Persons Mental Health SA Health Job reference: 890215
Location: 5092 - MODBURY
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Older Persons Mental Health Service – ModburySalary: $104,180 - $111,746 p.a.
plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP3Temporary Full-Time, up to 4 November 2025About the Role: The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a passionate Senior Social Worker to join our team within the Older Persons Mental Health Service.
As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a vital role in improving the mental health and well-being of older individuals in our community.
Key Responsibilities: Assessing and evaluating the psychosocial needs of older adults with mental health concernsDeveloping and implementing individualised treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teamsProviding counselling and support services to clients and their familiesAdvocating for the rights and well-being of older adultsMaintaining accurate and up-to-date client recordsParticipating in case conferences and team meetingsMinimum Requirements: To be eligible for this position, you must hold an appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
About You: Are you a dedicated, compassionate, enthusiastic, and experienced Social Worker looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network?
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be working closely with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
If you are passionate about improving the lives of older adults and have a strong background in mental health social work, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
About Us: The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care, rehabilitation, and mental health care.
Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further.
Benefits of Working at NALHN: From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression are available.
Relocation assistance may be provided for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.
Check(s): National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position.Immunisation Risk: Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances).
Application Closing Date: 10 January 2025 – 11.55PM
Enquiries: Nicole Banfield
Team Leader
Phone: 0468 603 362
E-mail: ******
Flexibility Statement:
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.
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