Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?

We are seeking suitable applications for a highly capable and values-driven Social Worker to join our dynamic team at Butler Community Mental Health.

The position is full time permanent at 76 hours per fortnight, but we would also consider part time or job share.

What is our Social Worker role?

The MHPHDS Community Adult Mental Health Stream provides evidence based, specialised mental health services. The service is committed to working alongside service providers, consumers and carer stakeholders, to promote optimal mental health for those referred to our service. Each community team provides case management to ensure holistic health care while practical and achievable care plans are developed collaboratively with the consumer, family, carer and other services to promote sustained recovery. The consumer is supported to feel optimistic for their recovery and foster a sense of hope and their capacity to change is encouraged.

The position is within the Intensive Community Outreach Team (ICOT) service, functions as the community based clinical rehabilitation services to those consumers with severe and persistent mental illness having one or more of the following: a) severely impaired executive functioning, b) disrupted personal relationships, c) poor engagement with either clinical or non-clinical services, d) non-compliant with treatment plans, e) likely to be on a Community Treatment Order under the Mental Health Act, f) prolonged or significant accumulated inpatient admissions in a year and/or multiple ED presentations, g) multiple complex unmet needs.

The ICOT functions differently from other mental health teams in that it provides assertive case management (increased frequency of contact), care coordination, and utilise different strategies to engage the consumer and carers to assist with recovery.

The role offers unique benefits to the usual, such as

• Community based role, working core business hours 0830am – 1636pm.
• A variety of roles within the service
• Opportunity to work over a 7 day a week service with attractive penalty rates for after-hours and weekends (rostered in advance)
• Qualification allowance for approved relevant courses

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Sarah Sprague on 0429 833 217 or email [email protected] to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

Area Profile

NMHS provides timely access to high quality health care, embracing acknowledged best practice to deliver improved clinical outcomes in the face of rising challenges for all healthcare providers. The NMHS comprises a mix of tertiary, specialist and generalist hospitals. Our north metropolitan catchment area covers almost 1000 square kilometres. Our population represents about 28 per cent of Western Australia’s total, and is projected to grow to more than 0.9 million by 2031. For further information about NMHS visit: http://www.nmhs.health.wa.gov.au

NMHS contains Western Australia’s largest Mental Health Service caring for youths, adults and older adults. Services are delivered through inpatient units, community mental health clinics and day therapy and outreach programs to a catchment area of almost 1 million people. State-wide and Tertiary Mental Health Services include research, forensics, neurosciences, art therapy, eating disorders and other specialised services.

What we offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

• Full scope / breadth / variety of practice opportunities
• Stable employment
• Salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Generous paid leave entitlements

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.

We think you’ll like it here

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Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online WA Government Jobs | Social Worker so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

The Job Description Form (JDF) is attached for your reference. Your application should include:

• A Cover Letter (maximum of 3 pages) explaining why you are applying for this role, and providing examples to demonstrate your knowledge, skills and experience relating to:
• Knowledge and ability to implement a range of clinical social work interventions with adult consumers.
• Knowledge of psychiatric conditions, affecting the adult consumer and assessment of the effects on individuals, families and significant others.
• A detailed Resume which sets out your tertiary qualification in Social Work, eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, your capabilities, and you experience relevant to this position.
• References - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current line manager. References may be sought at any stage of the recruitment process.

NMHS Webpage

Community Adult page - North Metropolitan Health Service - Community Adult Mental Health

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

NMHS fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email [email protected].

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.