Social Work - Senior (Child And Youth Mental Health Service)

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000km2, delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow's health sector workforce.

As an employer we are seeking to attract and retain a diverse and skilled workforce and we are committed to HARNESSING THE POTENTIAL OF OUR PEOPLE.

Employment Term

Permanent full-time

About your opportunity

The Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) offers a specialised Mental Health Service for families with children and young people (birth to 18 years) who experience severe and complex Mental Health problems, and where their needs cannot be met by other services.

CYMHS provides a comprehensive, recovery-orientated Mental Health Service that aims to improve the Mental Health and wellbeing of children and young people and their carer networks. Recovery principles are embedded into service delivery, culture and practice, providing consumers and their families, in collaboration with other services, access and referral to a range of interventions that will support and sustain recovery.

CYMHS is a multi-disciplinary, multi-specialty community-based service that also provides an acute response to the Townsville Hospital Emergency Department during hours.

Role Requirements

• The successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification from an accredited tertiary institution in Social Work as well as eligibility for full membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Blue Card Checks: Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. 5.1.
• Proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
• While not mandatory, status as an AASW accredited Mental HealthSocial Worker is highly regarded.
• Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.

For additional information regarding the responsibilities and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.

Generous remuneration package value up to $152,775 p.a. comprising and a salary range of $124,435 to $133,901 p.a. (HP4)

Benefits of working for Townsville HHS

• Remuneration - Competitive packages with salary packaging options available.
• Superannuation - Up to 12.75% employer contribution.
• Annual leave loading - 17.5%.
• Employee assistance and peer support programs - Supporting our staff through difficult times.
• Attractive salary sacrificing options
• Parental leave and flexible working arrangements

Other employment benefits may include: professional development, , shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.

Why make the change?

Townsville is one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef, with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island a short boat ride away.

The coastal hub of Townsville is an ideal base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef. Townsville is a dynamic neighbourhood with access to a variety of top-notch educational facilities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, distinctive retail stores, great events, and a wide range of recreation opportunities.