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Mental Health Social Worker/Psychologist/Counsellor
- Bruce, ACT, Australia, 2617
- Casual
- Closing on: Oct 20 2026
- Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
- Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
- Be a part of a flexible multi-disciplinary team
About the role
Psychologist, Social Workers and Counsellors are employed at Hyson Green as part of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate the group therapy programs and provide individual therapy for inpatients. We are seeking talented people who are passionate about delivering high-quality, innovative and evidence-based treatments to the community.
Your main duties will include:
- With minimal direction, provide professional health services that include assessment, formulation, counselling, therapeutic intervention, case management, consultation and referral as required.
- Develop and deliver group therapy programs and therapeutic interventions for clients in Hyson Green and other areas of the hospital
- Consult and liaise with other health professionals and external agencies to ensure ongoing support for patients during their recovery.
About you
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MANDATORY:
- Tertiary Qualifications in Psychology/Social Work or Counselling.
- Eligibility for membership of the relevant professional organisation: AHPRA (Psychology) or Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or PACFA Clinical Level or ACA Level 4 is essential.
- Appropriate acute clinical experience, including demonstrated skills in assessment, treatment, therapeutic intervention, case management, and casework.
- Ability to facilitate group therapy programs and provide individual therapy for the Out-Patient and/or In-Patient Day Program.
DESIRABLE:
- Accreditation as a mental health social worker, if applicable
- Accreditation in EMDR practice would be highly desirable
- Demonstrated ability to design and deliver effective group programs for patients and their families.
- Demonstrated high order ability in liaising with VMOs and their reception staff, health funds and hospital staff through a strong customer focus.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Effective communication skills, both written and oral - in particular, an ability to develop and maintain rapport with clients and other health care professionals.
- Appropriate computer skills and ability to learn and use new IT systems.
For further information please contact NSW.Recruitment@calvarycare.org.au
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Paid parental leave
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
- Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role.
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