Social Worker

CRVCID No. 705634 This is a recruitment pool with Permanent Full-Time, Permanent Part-Time, Fixed Term Full-Time and Fixed Term Part-Time opportunities available across CAMHS directorates with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency available. About Our Team: At the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) our Social Workers are part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team providing compassionate assessment, support and treatment to infants, children and young people experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges and their families. We adopt a recovery oriented, child-centered approach that assists our clients to establish practical and attainable goals that improves their wellbeing and functioning and engagement in everyday activities (school, family life, relationships, recreation, play). Our multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals includes psychiatrists, speech therapists, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, clinical nurses, Aboriginal mental health workers and lived experience staff. CAMHS offers a comprehensive range of services including mental health assessment and specialist counselling, crisis intervention, advocacy, psychoeducation, case management, family support and liaison with other services. Our work includes developing external stakeholder partnerships with local schools and service providers. About the Role: As a Social Worker with CAMHS you will provide mental health assessment and multi-disciplinary intervention for children and young people. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive learning environment. You will leverage the skills and knowledge of Senior Social Workers and other health professionals to provide a sound comprehensive service, encompassing assessment, treatment, advocacy, prevention, and collaboration. You will help children, adolescents, and their families navigate the challenges that can arise from complex and diverse needs and mental health concerns, you will play a vital role in helping young people establish practical and attainable goals, promoting the highest level of function in various aspects of their lives and improving overall well-being. What you’ll be doing: Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments and mental state assessments to determine the unique needs of young people Provide social work service including mental health assessments, risk assessments, case management and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to individuals, families and groups Advocate for clients' rights and needs within the community and the healthcare system Liaise with families, carers, health professionals, community agencies and others to coordinate care, intervention and discharge planning, report on client progress and outcomes, and initiate referrals. Please note a tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers is a requirement for this role. How to Apply We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following: A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience, Evidence of your tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (Essential criteria 1). Applicants with an International Social Work Qualification must upload their assessment outcome letter from the AASW advising that they are eligible for full membership of the association. New graduates are welcome to apply however must attach evidence of your academic transcript. A written statement addressing EssentialCriteria 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 per the Job Description Form in no more than 3 pages maximum. Provide the names and email contact details of two professional referees, they should be a current or previous (within the last 2 years) Line Manager. Please note we do not accept colleagues as a professional reference. Role related questions: We encourage you to contact Christina Foo , Professional Lead Social Work via email: health.wa.gov.au with any specific questions related to this role. Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form. Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract. Unfortunately, there are no sponsorships are available for this role. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/09/2027. Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twenty-four (24) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. About our CAMHS Directorates CAMHS is divided into four networks - North, South, East and Central. Within these networks there are a range of Community CAMHS Clinics and hubs, Specialised Services and day Programs and Acute (Central only) services: Community CAMHS Clinics – Community CAMHS offers mental health assessment and multidisciplinary intervention for children and young people up to the age of 18 years. Specialist Services and Day Programs– The Specialist Services and Day Programs consists of Complex Attention and Hyperactivity Disorder Service, Multisystemic Therapy, Pathways and Touchstone. These programs support children and young people who have complex mental health needs. Acute CAMHS– Acute CAMHS, based at Perth Children’s Hospital has a mental health inpatient unit (Ward 5A), Paediatric Psychiatric Inpatient In-Reach Team (PPIRT), Eating Disorder Service and Gender Diversity Service. Our values To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here. Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! CAHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce. In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: health.wa.gov.au Before you apply for this position, please read the attached job application information sheet which contains important information. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Location: Perth, Western Australia, AU

Posted Date: 11/15/2025