Senior Social Worker CAMHS Lead

SA Health - Women’s and Children’s Health Network; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to AUD 9,010 p.a.

Meal entertainment allowance AUD 2,650

Fitness Passport access

Free public transport to SA Health CAM

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation assistance may be negoti

Job summary

Women’s and Children’s Health Network in North Adelaide is seeking a Senior Social Worker for CAMHS Connect/CAVUCS. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, deliver evidence-based mental health care to children and families, and drive service improvements while maintaining culturally responsive practice.

The role emphasizes consumer participation, clinical leadership, and ongoing professional development within a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification that enables full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Experience in child and adolescent mental health.
• Ability to work with children, adolescents and families.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health clinical care to clients and families using evidence-based practice.
• Provide clinical leadership and guidance to multidisciplinary staff.
• Support consumer participation and team leadership to improve services.
• Contribute to quality management and service delivery improvements.
• Foster a positive work environment and participate in learning, research and evaluation.

Skills

Child and adolescent MH

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

Social Work degree (AASW eligible)

Job description

Women’s and Children’s Health Network in North Adelaide is seeking a Senior Social Worker for CAMHS Connect/CAVUCS. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, deliver evidence-based mental health care to children and families, and drive service improvements while maintaining culturally responsive practice.

The role emphasizes consumer participation, clinical leadership, and ongoing professional development within a supportive workplace culture.