Social Worker - Mental Health Inpatient Unit

SA Health; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging for living costs, ME/

Meals & entertainment

Development allowance

Career pathways

Flexible work options

Leave loading

Flu vaccinations

Confidential wellbeing support

Job summary

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) is seeking a Social Worker for the Mental Health Inpatient Unit at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Adelaide. You will support recovery for older adults with complex mental health needs, collaborate with families and carers, and provide skilled social work care in an inpatient setting.

Applicants should hold an eligible Social Work degree for AASW membership, have MH experience, and demonstrate strong assessment, care planning and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Hold a social work degree eligible for full AASW membership.
• Bring clinical social work experience in mental health.
• Apply sound judgement to complex assessments and care.

Responsibilities

• Assess mental health, psychosocial, family and safety needs.
• Deliver tailored care plans and recovery focused support.
• Coordinate care and link consumers with community services.
• Guide students and support less experienced colleagues.
• Contribute to service improvements and clinical review.

Skills

Clinical social work experience in MH

Assessment & care planning

Partnership with consumers & carers

Supervision & mentoring

Education

Social Work degree eligible for AASW

Job description

Job no: 954224
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Western, Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Medical, Public Health

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) - Social Worker Mental Health Inpatient Unit

• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville South SA 5011
• Older Persons Mental Health Service, Ward Southeast
• Salary AHP-2 $94,997 to $110,052 p.a. + superannuation + salary packaging
• Full-time temporary up to 29 October 2027

We Need You in Allied Health

Join over 2,600 allied health professionals at CALHN and play a vital role in delivering safe and connected world-class care across South Australia.

• Make a real difference across emergency, acute, rehabilitation, community, and mental health care settings.
• Thrive in a values-driven organisation that puts people first and is future focused.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams that support innovation and professional growth.
• Be part of a leading health network shaping the future of health through care, research, and education.

About the Role

Support recovery for older people with complex mental health needs at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Join our inpatient team to provide skilled social work care, partner with families and carers, and help consumers build wellbeing and confidence for life beyond hospital.

• Assess mental health, psychosocial, family and safety needs
• Deliver tailored care plans and recovery focused support
• Coordinate care and link consumers with community services
• Guide students and support less experienced colleagues
• Contribute to service improvements and clinical review

About You

Bring your clinical judgement, compassion and collaborative approach to our mental health team. To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a social work degree eligible for full AASW membership
• Bring clinical social work experience in mental health
• Apply sound judgement to complex assessments and care
• Build partnerships with consumers, carers and care teams
• Support supervision, reflective practice and quality care

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter

A great career is more than the work you do. At CALHN, you’ll have the benefits, flexibility and support to help you thrive at work and beyond.

• Stretch your salary with packaging for living costs, meals and entertainment
• Grow your skills with a development allowance and career pathways
• Share expertise within a supportive multidisciplinary team
• Explore flexible work options where available
• Enjoy leave loading, fitness discounts and flu vaccinations
• Access confidential wellbeing support for you and your family

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Please refer to the role description for the full essential requirements. 954224 - RD for Social Worker - Mental Health Inpatient Unit.pdf
• You will need an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification that gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• This is a Category A role.

A current, valid and unencumbered South Australian driver’s licence and willingness to drive a government vehicle are required. Travel between locations and work within community settings may be required.

Curious about this role?

Connect with Kam Leong, Acting Nurse Unit Manager.

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E: [e-mail]

Applications close: 11:55 pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026

Job Ref: 954224