AddressDeliver high quality, evidence based clinical social work services and leadership as a member of the multidisciplinary mental health team.
About the role
- It is the purpose of this role to deliver high quality, evidence based clinical social work services and leadership as a member of the multidisciplinary mental health team to consumers with complex Eating Disorders, their carers and relevant stakeholders with a focus on planning and provision of clinical care and therapeutic interventions within a recovery and rehabilitation framework.
- This position also provides clinical practice and professional supervision to less experienced Social Workers to ensure the maintenance of professional clinical standards within the service.
- This position also provides specialist raining and supervision to a range of multi-disciplinary clinicians in the field of Eating Disorders.
About you
- Deliver contemporary high level clinical social work services based on valid and reliable evidence within the multidisciplinary team, in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Workers Practice Standards and Code of Ethics with a high degree of independence to ensure patient focused outcomes.
- Utilise high level effective communication skills to work cooperatively and effectively with consumers and carers; the multidisciplinary team; other Hospital and Health Services including adult and child mental health services; government and non-government support agencies, General Practitioners, Universities and Private Practitioners to assist with the promotion and development of educational opportunities and collegial support.
- Provide clinical leadership and participate in the identification, development, implementation and evaluation of quality, service improvement and/or research activities that enhance the delivery of clinical services and Eating Disorder practices, procedures and protocols that support the continuum of care, improve consumer care and contribute to the development of an innovative state-wide Eating Disorders service.
Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
- Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
- 17.5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers ( https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers )
Job ad reference number: MN566936
Close date: Wednesday 5th June 2024
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
