Social Worker (504892)

As part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with Mental Health service principles, National Safety and Quality Health Service standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Social Worker:

• Provides quality Social Work service utilising evidence-based and best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.
• Provides evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions to clients of a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team, and their families, in relation to mental health issues.
• Acts as a consultant to other Agencies with regard to the support and management of clients with mental health needs and promotes community awareness in relation to mental health and well-being.

The Role:

1. Ensure the delivery of a comprehensive clinical service through the provision of assessment, case management and individual therapies, including specialised therapies for clients and their families or carers.
2. Provide evidence-based assessment and treatment interventions for major and complex mental health problems, including assertive case management for a group of clients and the development and implementation of specialised treatment programs.
3. Engage with and provide advice and consultation to the CAMHS multidisciplinary team, including assisting the multidisciplinary team in triage, crisis response and intake rosters as required.
4. Provide education and support to other Mental Health professionals and service providers on the assessment and management of child and adolescent mental health problems.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The CAMHS North Team:

• Work across a multi-disciplinary work environment
• Focus on ongoing professional and career development

Details of Appointment

Fixed term full time day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight commencing 20 May 2024 until 13 June 2025.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $106,966 - $118,114 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available: 

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,573 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme 
• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers
2. Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Overseas qualified Social Work candidates require a “certification of eligibility” letter from the AASW to confirm their eligibility for membership to the AASW, or,
3. Full member of Australian Association of Social Workers
4. Where regulatory requirements exist, NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration
5. Current Working with Children Registration.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Expertise in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
2. Current Driver’s Licence

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

Applicant Guide

For more information 

Shani Tattam

Position: Team Leader
Phone: (03) 6777 2***
E-mail: ************@ths.tas.gov.au

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