Social Worker - Mental Health

Job Description

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker - Join a New Multidisciplinary Mental Health Hub | Macarthur Region

Be part of a community mental health service integrated with one of the region's leading private mental health hospitals.

The Macarthur Mental Health Hub by Ramsay Clinic Macarthur is seeking an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker to join a new multidisciplinary outpatient service supporting people across the Macarthur region.

Opening in January 2027, the Hub will bring together psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers and other mental health clinicians to provide integrated, evidence-based care for people living with a wide range of mental health concerns across the Macarthur region.

Unlike many private practices, the Mental Health Hub is being developed alongside Ramsay Clinic Macarthur, creating a unique opportunity to work within an integrated mental health service connected to a specialist private mental health hospital. This is a a unique model that supports clinicians through collaboration and shared expertise, while providing clients and their families with smoother referral pathways, stronger continuity and coordinated, end-to-end care at any stage of treatment or recovery.

Whether you are looking for an employed role with greater stability and access to employment benefits, or prefer the flexibility and autonomy of working through your own business as an independent contractor paid at an hourly rate, we offer flexible engagement models to suit the way you want to work.

Why Join the Mental Health Hub?

This is more than a traditional private practice role.

You will be joining a service designed to provide integrated care across community, day program and inpatient settings, allowing clinicians to work as part of a connected mental health ecosystem rather than in professional isolation.

Benefits include:

• Collaboration with psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational therapists and other clinicians
• Access to established referral pathways from the existing mental health hospital and psychiatrist outpatient consulting suites
• Opportunities for multidisciplinary case consultation
• Enhanced continuity of care across different stages of recovery
• Administrative support so you can focus on clinical work
• Opportunities to contribute to the development of a new service model
• Professional autonomy within a well-supported environment

About the Role

You will provide:

• Mental health assessment and intervention
• Individual counselling and psychotherapy
• Psychosocial assessment and care planning
• Support for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment difficulties and other mental health concerns
• Collaborative care alongside psychiatrists, psychologists and allied health professionals

What We Offer

• Choice of employed roles offering stability and employment benefits, or independent contractor arrangements paid at an hourly rate
• Flexible work patterns
• Strong referral pathways
• Administrative and operational support
• Practice software, IT hardware and supporting systems provided
• Marketing support to local GPs and the broader community
• Modern consulting rooms
• Collegiate multidisciplinary environment
• Opportunity to shape a new community mental health service
• Access to a wider mental health network through Ramsay Clinic Macarthur

About You

You will have:

• Eligibility for Medicare provider recognition as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
• Current AASW membership
• Experience delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions
• Excellent engagement and communication skills
• Commitment to person-centred and recovery-focused care

Company Description

• Ramsay Clinic Macarthur is a member of Ramsay Mental Health, owned by Ramsay Health Care, and known as an exceptional mental health clinic in Sydney.
• Ramsay Clinic Macarthur is a 42 bed facility located near the centre of Campbelltown providing specialised and holistic treatment for a range of mental health illnesses and conditions. Ramsay Clinic Macarthur offers excellent evidence-based clinical care, provided by a dedicated team of health professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists and specialist nurse therapists. The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care.
• Ramsay provides high quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom. 

Qualifications

Additional Information

• Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

Apply:

Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today. All applications are to be lodged online.

Applications close: 8th December 2026

Reference number: JR117504

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.