HSE Dublin and North East is seeking applications for the position of Social Worker, Senior Medical – CAMHS and Adult Mental Health within the Integrated Health Area (IHA) of Louth/Meath. This permanent whole-time opportunity offers experienced social workers the chance to make a meaningful impact across Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Adult Mental Health Services in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
This Senior Medical Social Worker role in Louth and Meath is ideal for professionals passionate about delivering high-quality mental health support, safeguarding vulnerable individuals, and contributing to integrated community-based care services. A panel may also be formed from this campaign for future permanent and specified purpose vacancies across Community Services within the region.
Job Overview
The successful candidate will provide senior-level social work services within CAMHS and Adult Mental Health settings, supporting service users, families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams. The role involves assessment, intervention, advocacy, care planning, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to support positive mental health outcomes across community services in Louth and Meath.
This Social Worker, Senior Medical position offers the opportunity to work within a progressive HSE environment focused on recovery-oriented care, clinical excellence, and service development throughout the HSE Dublin and North East region.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver senior social work services within CAMHS and Adult Mental Health multidisciplinary teams
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop person-centred care plans
- Support children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing mental health challenges
- Provide advocacy, crisis intervention, and safeguarding support where required
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals and external agencies to ensure integrated care delivery
- Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service audits and reporting requirements
- Participate in case conferences, multidisciplinary meetings, and service development initiatives
- Support best practice standards, clinical governance, and continuous service improvement
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Qualification eligible for CORU registration as a Social Worker
- Previous experience working within CAMHS, Adult Mental Health, or community healthcare settings
- Strong understanding of mental health services, safeguarding, and multidisciplinary care models
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and case management skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and professional practice standards
- Commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred mental health support services
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary for this Social Worker, Senior Medical role will be aligned with HSE salary scales for Grade 3019 positions. Employees will benefit from public sector employment conditions, including annual leave entitlements, pension scheme access, structured professional development opportunities, and ongoing training within the HSE Dublin and North East region.
This is a Permanent Whole-time position based within Community Services across the Integrated Health Area of Louth/Meath.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based within the Integrated Health Area of Louth/Meath, supporting community-based CAMHS and Adult Mental Health Services across Counties Louth and Meath. The HSE Dublin and North East region provides vital healthcare services across North Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan, and Monaghan, delivering integrated and patient-focused care within local communities.
Working within mental health services in this region offers the opportunity to contribute directly to improving community wellbeing while collaborating within highly skilled multidisciplinary healthcare teams committed to clinical excellence and service innovation.
Application Details
Applications for the Social Worker, Senior Medical – CAMHS and Adult Mental Health position should be submitted through the official HSE recruitment portal.
Employer: HSE Dublin and North East
Informal enquiries are welcome:
- Sheila McKenna, Principal Social Worker – CAMHS: 087 2373656
- Triona Cullen, Principal Social Worker – Adult MHS: 087 3641430
- Recruitment enquiries: Livia.Bostan.@hse.ie
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
