Social Worker – Community Mental Health

Social Worker – Community Mental Health Clinician
Location: Wheatbelt, Western Australia (1 hour from Perth, CBD!)
Job Type: Part-time, DIDO position, accommodation provided
Salary: $86-95K PA, pro rata + super + salary packaging (dependent on experience)

About the Company

Our client is a respected leader in the healthcare sector, known for its mental health services. They are seeking a Social Worker to join their team and contribute to their Mental Health Suicide Prevention program, supporting young people and families across the Wheatbelt region.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to step into a dynamic outreach role offering both challenge and community impact.

Key responsibilities include:
* Providing culturally safe, trauma-informed support to young people and their families across various settings (in-centre, telehealth, community).
* Conducting psychosocial and suicide risk assessments and determining care pathways.
* Strengthening family capacity through psychoeducation and safety planning.
* Collaborating with hospitals, GPs, and mental health services to ensure coordinated care.
* You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team and be a key part of delivering mental health services across the Wheatbelt region.

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:
* A minimum of 3 years’ experience working with young people in complex psychosocial environments.
* Experience in clinical and outreach/co-location service delivery.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with cultural competency in working with diverse and vulnerable groups (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, and CaLD communities).
* Tertiary qualifications in Social Work (or Psychology or OT)
* Registration with a relevant professional body.
* A current ‘C’ class driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
* Flexibility to work one late shift per week and occasionally outside normal business hours.

What’s On Offer

In return, our client offers:
* A competitive salary with salary packaging benefits
* Professional development and team-building opportunities
* Work-life balance including a part-time schedule and gifted Christmas leave
* Generous parental and partner leave
* DIDO arrangement with free local accommodation and LAFH allowance

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion, please contact Nicole Grace – Specialised Social Work Recruitment Consultant at Zenith Search on 0481 608 956 or email your updated resume to nicole.grace@zenithsearch.com.

Alternatively, click Apply Now, and we’ll be in touch to discuss your fit for the role. Please note: Only candidates meeting the essential criteria will be contacted for further discussion.

About Zenith Search

Established in 2011, Zenith Search has grown into a leading provider of specialised recruitment services. Our clients trust our professional and ethical approach and candidates benefit from our proven processes. We have long-standing relationships with some of Australia’s major businesses and an enviable track record in finding the right fit for clients and candidates alike. Put simply, we succeed when you succeed.

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