Social Worker Level 1/2, Illawarra Community Mental Health Continuing Care Team

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2
Remuneration: $70,944 - $101,211 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ521230
Applications Close: 7 October 2024



What you'll be doing

To provide high quality evidence based clinical services to Mental Health consumers including assessment, care coordination, intervention, liaison and review as part of a multidisciplinary team for adults referred to the service with a mental illness or disorder. These interventions will be based on an appropriate model of practice as specified by the individual’s professional background, skills, and experience and will be informed by evidence based treatment guidelines. To work effectively with consumers, families and services to provide/co-ordinate high quality strengths based assessment, treatment and management.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

Talent Pool

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool / eligibility list where candidates may be offered casual, ongoing permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 18 months.

Please note: If you’re an overseas resident with a temporary visa, you can still apply for a job with ISLHD. To be eligible for a permanent appointment, applicants must be an Australian citizen or Australian resident.

Applicants holding temporary visas with working rights may be considered for a temporary appointment up to the expiry date of their visa. However, this option is only available when no suitable applicant for a permanent appointment is identified.

A National Police Check (criminal history record check) is a requirement for all new appointments to NSW Health and will be undertaken on preferred applicants, with the informed consent of the applicant.

Your claim against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview. You should read the Position Description and then address the selection criteria for the role, giving examples where required. Applicants are encouraged to review the following information on Applying for a position within NSW Health at: NSW Health: Applying for a position

This role is a Category A role. Preferred applicants will be reviewed for compliance and required to maintain compliance with the screening, assessment and vaccination requirements, relevant to your position, as outlined in NSW Health policy directive on Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases.

For positions designated as child-related employment, or positions that may result in proximity to children, you will be required to obtain a Working with Children clearance number from the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

To obtain a WWCC clearance number, follow the instructions on the website of Service NSW, which includes completing an online application form and then attending a Service NSW Centre or a NSW Council Agency that provides Road and Maritime Services, to provide proof of identity and pay for the WWCC to be completed.

Please note that a volunteer WWCC (which is free) cannot be used for paid employment.

Selection Criteria

1. Approved tertiary qualifications in Social Work and current membership of the AASW.
2. Demonstrated experience in Mental Health Assessment, risk assessments, planning skills, intervention and treatment evaluation; that are relevant to the provision of recovery focused Mental Health Services.
3. A commitment to a consumer focused recovery-oriented approach and consumer collaboration in care planning.
4. Demonstrated high level of communication skills, both written and oral.
5. Computer skills that would support the position and NSW Health requirements.
6. Demonstrated skills in time management.
7. Current unrestricted Class C drivers licence.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact George Macmillan on George.Macmillan@health.nsw.gov.au

Location: Mangerton, AU

Posted Date: 10/1/2024