About the role

The position delivers high quality evidence based clinical Social Work services and leadership as a member of the multidisciplinary mental health team to consumers with complex and severe mental health disorders. Care is delivered with a focus on planning and provision of clinical care and therapeutic interventions within a recovery framework. This position also provides clinical practice and professional supervision to less experienced Social Workers to ensure the maintenance of professional clinical standards within the service.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• As a member of the multidisciplinary team, apply high level knowledge, skills and independent judgement in the assessment and management of consumers with complex needs and their families/carers in the PRCMHS catchment area, in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Workers Professional Practice Standards and Code of Ethics.
• Provide biopsychosocial, mental state and risk assessments, formulation, and timely Social Work interventions (individual and group) within identified models of care, including the Recovery Framework and trauma informed care, to reduce the impact of psychosocial stressors/mental illness/alcohol and drug needs on consumer's functioning and lifestyle.
• Apply high level advocacy within the healthcare system including facilitating linkages with key agencies to address client need and ensure equity in access to services.
• Provide high level clinical leadership and participate in the identification, development, implementation and evaluation of quality, service improvement and/or research activities that enhance the delivery of Social Work services, procedures and protocols that support the continuum of care, improve consumer care, and enhance the delivery of work unit and profession specific clinical services.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED