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About the role
The Senior Social Worker at Next Step’s East Perth outpatients is responsible for managing and providing AOD treatment and support to clients which includes managing a client caseload, clinical assessments, triage/duty and treatment review. The successful applicant will also provide advocacy and liaison with other support organisations to assist the patient with the recovery journey. The Senior Social Worker also offers general Social Worker advice and support to Next Step clinicians in the areas of child protection, housing and community support services.
As a key member of the multidisciplinary team you will work collaboratively alongside doctors, nurses, psychologists and counsellors to facilitate and promote client safety, minimise risk and improve quality of care.
You will work within the community outpatient clinic between the hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30PM Monday to Friday.
Subject to your position, work area and Industrial Award/Agreement, Next Step, Mental Health Commission employees may access a range of benefits including:
- A comprehensive induction and orientation program
- A specialised professional development program.
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements.
- Option to purchase additional leave
- Access to study leave/assistance
- Advanced specialist development skills and training – specialisation
- Access to health and wellbeing support
- Opportunities for career advancement
Further information about the position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
About us
Next Step is the leading government drug and alcohol treatment service in Western Australia providing a range of clinical services. The treatment services provided by Next Step include:
- Outpatient services at East Perth and via integrated Community Alcohol and Drug Services at six metropolitan locations
- The Inpatient Withdrawal Unit at East Perth
- An onsite pharmacy service based at East Perth
- Outpatient and inpatient youth services via the Integrated Drug and Alcohol Youth Service.
- Community programs including the Community Pharmacotherapy Program and the Clinical Advisory Service.
Next Step strives to be a culturally secure and inclusive service that is respectful of the diverse needs of each individual.
Next Step Services will be transitioned into the Royal Perth Bentley Group (RPBG) Hospital Logistics and Acute Access Division (HoLAA) within the East Metropolitan Health Service.
Refer to link below:About you
We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join this highly specialised service that embraces a multidisciplinary approach to its care.
You will be:
- Passionate about working in drug and alcohol treatment services
- Able to understand and act within key boundaries and maintain a professional relationship with clients
- Flexible, adaptable and capable of learning within challenging environments
- Experienced in working with clients with challenging and complex presentations
- Enthusiastic for working in a multidisciplinary environment
We encourage applications from across Australia and New Zealand and relocation assistance is available on request and via negotiation.
About your application
Applications are assessed against the selection criteria of the position, as outlined in the JDF.
You will also need to show us how your skills and experience match your ability to work in a way that reflects our values:
- Respect for individuals and culture
- Working together and supporting each other
- Involving and engaging others
- Ownership, transparency and accountability
- Fair and ethical decisions
- Improvement focus
A current (within 12 months) National Criminal History Check is required prior to commencement of employment.
For further information about this position contact Elizabeth Laing on (08) 9219 1***.
Submitting Your Application
Your application should include:
- A detailed CV (no more than 4 pages) outlining your employment history and achievements relevant to this position.
- A maximum 4 page statement addressing selection criteria of this role as outlined in the JDF. Other essential requirements will be assessed during other stages of the recruitment process.
- Contact details for two work related referees, one being your current line manager where possible.
To apply for this vacancy, click Apply for Job link below. As part of the application process you will need a current email address.
Late applications will not be accepted. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employment Services on 13 44 77 (and select Option 2) for immediate assistance during business hours.
The Mental Health Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. Mental Health Commission values the uniqueness of individuals who may vary in many different ways, including ethnicity, culture, national origin, social class, gender, age, religious belief, sexual identity, intersex status and mental and/or physical ability, and people from these diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
If you experience any issues with the application process, please contact HSS to discuss how we can accommodate your requirements.
Further opportunities:
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Suitable applicants may be considered for other similar vacancies within 12 months of applicants being notified of the recruitment decision.
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