AddressPosition Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2
Remuneration: $35.77 - $51.04 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ483670
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.
What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of this role is to provide person – centred, recovery oriented and trauma informed mental health service incorporating whole person approach and life course approach to people with chronic persistent mental illness and complex psycho social needs.
This position is based in the sub-acute/non-sub-acute/non-acute mental health inpatient unit works within a multidisciplinary team and is responsible to provide comprehensive assessment and interventions related to patient’s social, financial and family circumstances. Complex discharge planning service, patient advocacy and Inpatient Psycho education programs are a component of the role. This position is to plan, coordinate and deliver high quality mental health inpatient social work service to consumers consistent with Western Sydney Local Health District policies procedure and standard.
A primary goal of this position is to work collaboratively with staff, consumers and other agencies ( both within WSLHD and non-Government organisations) to promote effective participation in mental health treatment and recovery. This may include working on quality improvement and service delivery projects as part of the role.
Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District
- Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
- Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
- Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
- Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
- Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
- Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
- Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
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Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position
Essential Requirements:
- Qualification: Degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership in AASW
Selection Criteria:
- Degree in social work and eligibility for membership of the AASW
- Demonstrated experience or understanding of working with consumers with an acute mental illness or disorder
- Understanding of mental health act 2007 and related registration
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skill including report writing skill, interpersonal skill provide timely and relevant advice, negotiate and problem solve.
- Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to a consumer focused recovery-oriented approach and Trauma Informed Care
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as a collaborative member of multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated evidence or commitment to quality improvement activities and evidence based practices
- Current drivers licence valid within Australia
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For role related queries or questions contact Victor Syquia on 0427 124 *** or *************@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 16th May 2024
