Paediatric Social Worker

The Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service (DYHS) was established in 1974 and is the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health service provider in Western Australia, providing care to over 20,000 Aboriginal patients across four clinics in East Perth, Mirrabooka, Maddington and Midland. Our staff enable the delivery of culturally responsive primary health services, focusing on prevention, early intervention, comprehensive care and care coordination including chronic disease management.About The BenefitsA competitive salary ranging between $90k - $95k commensurate with relevant qualifications, skills and experience is on offer for the right candidate. Other entitlements include:Salary packaging up to $15,900
Study leave
Employee Assistance Program
12 days of personal leave per year
NAIDOC Day holiday
Personalized professional development opportunitiesAbout The RoleThe paediatric Social Worker is responsible for offering a broad range individual or systemic interventions to the children and families attending the Derbarl Paediatric service. The children attending the service are aged 0-18 years, presenting with a range of complex mental health, developmental or learning difficulties (including Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Intellectual Disability), as well as medical conditions requiring primary health support. This role will work within a multidisciplinary team including the Allied Health Coordinator, Nurses, Developmental Paediatricians, General Practitioners, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Aboriginal Health Practitioners. The Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service (Derbarl) Paediatrics team is a developing model of care for which this role sits within. This team strives to provide high quality, comprehensive, culturally safe clinical care to clients and maintains a focus on best practice family-centred and culturally appropriate care. This will be a Maximum term full-time contract for 1 year from start date.Key ResponsibilitiesMain Duties (This is not a comprehensive list of all duties required of the position)Provides specialist evidence-based Social Work interventions to our paediatric caseload in the areas of child health/ development and complex family needs.
Provides specialist assessments for the planning of treatment programs for individuals, families or groups.
Provide clinical reports to relevant health professionals and services involved in the patients care.
Work in a multidisciplinary team and assist the team with case management.
Where appropriate, support clients to be registered with the NDIS.
Ensure clinical practice standards demonstrate cultural competency towards Aboriginal culture and cultural safe practice.
Optimise Medicare claiming as directed by Line Manager
Work in collaboration with Line Manager, other coordinators and team members to ensure the seamless flow of clients between the different specialties offered at Derbarl and external service providers.