AddressAbout your new job: Join our vibrant social work team at the Mater Mental Health Unit in Waratah, where we're currently seeking a temporary, full-time addition. In this role, you'll be immersed in providing crucial services, treatment, and support to adults navigating acute mental illness challenges.
Working within our multidisciplinary framework, you'll collaborate closely with individuals, their families, and support systems, playing a pivotal role in communicating their psychosocial needs to stakeholders. Our team's focus extends to addressing various stressors, fostering family and cultural inclusivity in care planning, offering guidance on family and domestic violence as well as child protection matters, aiding those at risk of homelessness, and facilitating connections with community resources.
Our unit operates at a rapid pace, with a significant influx of clients each week, ensuring an environment that's both dynamic and demanding. As the ideal candidate, you'll approach your work from a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed perspective. You'll possess the skills to conduct concise psychosocial assessments, engage inclusively with individuals and their support networks, and champion collaborative efforts with stakeholders. A comprehensive understanding of the profound impact of mental health on individual experiences is essential.
Our social work team, comprised of ten dedicated professionals, including a senior Social Worker and department head, is committed to supporting your growth and development. With regular supervision from a senior colleague and access to a robust orientation and continuous professional education program, you'll have the resources you need to thrive in this fulfilling role.
What we can offer you:
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave
- Superannuation contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Essential: Must hold as a minimum a bachelor's degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
Need more information?
2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Kylie Gifford on 0423 847 *** or via *************@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
- Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.
- All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
- Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
- HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
