Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

• Part-time/Full-time role

• Fixed Term Contract to 30th June 2027 (possibility of extension)

• Respected, mission‑driven organisation grounded in community and lived experience

• Workplace culture that prioritises wellbeing, inclusion and growth

• Turner, ACT

• Health Professionals and Support Services Award 3-4 ($104,000-$120,000)

About the role

• Deliver person-centred, inclusive, and affirming mental health interventions grounded in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, with a focus on client outcomes. 

• Support clients experiencing complex and intersecting issues, including minority stress, trauma, suicidality, disability, neurodivergence, substance use, ageing, and domestic and family violence.

• Develop treatment plans, safety plans and referral pathways that support clients to achieve meaningful wellbeing goals.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders to provide coordinated, holistic care for the communities Meridian serves.

About you

• An Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, with AASW membership

• Minimum 3 years experience as a social worker within mental health services

• Experience delivering a range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions

• Experience working with complex, intersectional presentations with LGBTIQA+ and HIV-affected communities

Why join Meridian?

• Generous external supervision and professional development

• Additional 5 days of paid Wellbeing Leave (pro rata)

• Access to FBT-exempt salary packaging to increase your take-home pay

• Flexible Employee Assistance Program

• A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with successful applicant

SELECTION CRITERIA

Skills and Attributes

• Advanced skills in evidence‑based, trauma‑informed and affirming therapeutic practice.

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to work autonomously, maintain professional boundaries, and contribute to the success of the team

• High level digital literacy, including experience with client management systems.

Knowledge

• Key presenting and co-occurring issues for client cohort including intersectional factors influencing client presentations

• Suicide prevention approaches and frameworks including risk assessment and mitigation strategies for identified risk.

• Understanding of the ACT mental health service system and referral pathways.

• Mandatory reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Masters of Social Work

• An Accredited Social Worker, with membership of AASW Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience as a social worker within mental health services

• Experience working with complex, intersectional presentations within LGBTIQA+ and HIV+ affected communities.

Essential

• Right to work in Australia.

• Unrestricted ACT Working With Vulnerable People Registration.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit the following documents:

1. A two-page pitch outlining your suitability for the role, addressing the selection criteria and highlighting relevant experience, achievements, and capabilities.

2. Your current resume, including two referees.