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Senior Social Worker

West Moreton Health
Ipswich, QLD
A$128,169-$137,918 p/a
Healthcare & Medical → Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Full-time
On-site

Posted 3 days ago


The Mental Health Acute Inpatient Service (MHAIS) aims to provide short term assessment and treatment services for people experiencing episodes of mental illness. The core business of MHAIS is to provide multidisciplinary specialist assessment, collaborative treatment: evidence based, best practice and skilled clinical interventions, clinical reviews, and discharge planning within a safe, therapeutic and consumer friendly environment. For consumers, inpatient care will be relative to the nature and complexity of their mental health, delivering the most effective treatment for the best possible and timely outcomes.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to conduct high-level psychosocial assessments, and brief interventions beyond routine level of practice, responding to consumers and their families/carers who are impacted by acute mental health problems. The role is a key member of the multidisciplinary team in the Mental Health Acute Inpatient Service and undertakes duties of a complex and varied nature with clinical decisions based on valid and reliable evidence and is recognised as a reference point for other clinicians in the team.

Whilst this is a permanent full time opportunity, flexibility in the work arrangements is available for the right person!

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

  • Ability to apply knowledge and skills in social work theories, appropriate legislation and policies relevant to the mental health acute inpatient context and skills beyond routine practice in social work assessment and interventions with consumers and their families/carers who have complex needs.
  • Capacity to function and deliver clinical services of a complex and varied nature where principles, procedures, techniques and methods require adaptation or modification with relative autonomy, initiative and professional judgement.
  • Investment to a service (including team and discipline) through identified contributions resulting in improved service provision, better consumer outcomes and discipline specific activities.
  • Capacity to negotiate difficult clinical and professional situations requiring professional and ethical skills in managing conflict while promoting collegiality and integrity within the service.

Mandatory Requirements:

  • The successful applicant must have eligibility for membership of the AASW and highly desirable is a commitment to or completion of recognised post graduate studies or completion of a research higher degree. Eligibility for AASW certification as an accredited mental health social worker is highly desirable. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
  • Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 (PDF)

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link

Benefits

  • 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • Professional development
  • Salary sacrificing options
  • Wellness programs
  • Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.


About West Moreton Health

Ipswich, QLD, Australia

WMHHS services a population of approximately 252,000 people which is forecast to increase to an expected 593,000 people by 2036 (an increase of 136 per cent).

Services

WMHHS delivers health services across the continuum of care: preventative and primary health care services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health and mental health and specialised services (including Offender Health and Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs). Services are provided by:

•Boonah Health Service

•Community Health Services

•Esk Health Service

•Gailes Community Care Unit

•Gatton Health Service

•Goodna Community Health

•Ipswich Hospital

•Ipswich Oral Health Clinic

•Ipswich Community Health Plaza

•Laidley Health Service

•The Park Centre for Mental Health, Treatment, Research and Education.

West Moreton Hospital and Health Service has four core values:

•Really care

Every day we are proud of how we care for our patients, how we work together and how we deliver our work.

•You matter

We are part of the community we serve. What is important to our community is important to us. We respond to your feedback about our work, our attitude, the services we provide and the way we provide them.

•We deliver

Our patients, their families, our colleagues, our staff, our partners and our community can be confident in our people and our services. We honour our commitments.

•Be the best

We are here to make our patients’ healthcare experience the very best it can be. We aspire to realise our vision and be Your Partner in Healthcare Excellence.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website

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