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Salary- Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, Community Mental Health Team, Whyalla
- Salary: $67,466 - $100,729 p.a - Ongoing Full Time - AHP1/2
The Social Worker Role
Under the direct supervision of a senior clinician, the Social Worker (AHP1) will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated range of evidenced based, recovery-oriented services across the multi-disciplinary Local Health Network (LHN) Mental Health (MH) service appropriate to the needs of the consumer and the local community. The Social Worker will consolidate knowledge and skills and develop in capability through continuous professional development and experience.
To achieve this, the Social Worker contributes to the delivery of integrated clinical Mental Health care to consumers across community, acute and rehabilitation service settings and utilises a combination of social work preventative, early intervention, therapeutic and evaluative approaches, including individual and family therapeutic approaches, group programs, health promotion and community development programs.
Must hold a recognised qualification within the Social Work profession and be eligible for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Must have participated on ongoing professional development in line with AASW guidelines.
Post graduate qualifications in social work, psychotherapy, Mental Health, public sector management would be desirable.
The Social Worker (AHP2) applies clinical experience, increasing clinical knowledge (generalist and/or specialist) and professional competence to plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive and integrated range of services, appropriate to the needs of the consumers of the services of the Local Health Network (LHN) Mental Health (MH) service and the local community.
The Social Worker works under reduced clinical direction and may contribute to the clinical supervision of less experienced allied health professionals, allied health assistants and students. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, including health professionals and service providers from other sectors, the Social Worker utilises a combination of preventative, early intervention, therapeutic or intervention and evaluation approaches including individual and family therapeutic approaches and group programs.
Must hold a recognised qualification within the Social Work profession and be eligible for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Must have participated on ongoing professional development in line with AASW guidelines.
Must be able to demonstrate AHP2 level competencies for appointment at this level.
Community Mental Health Team: Whyalla is the first regional community in South Australia to have both a specialised inpatient Mental Health facility and Mental Health rehabilitation service. Previously, these specialised services were only available in metropolitan Adelaide. These facilities will now enable regional consumers to stay closer to home and to their support networks.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
The Region
When you join our dynamic workforce, you will escape the hustle and bustle of city life and be able to take advantage of the endless possibilities for adventure relaxation, recreation and sightseeing. In The Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you can experience cultural diversity, outback locations and regional city conveniences, whilst working in innovative roles to improve the community's health outcomes and wellbeing.
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Living in Whyalla offers great weather with 300 days of sunshine a year, great beaches, and a huge variety of sports and outdoor activities to suit everyone. Whyalla is perfectly located on the Eyre peninsula and offers a doorway to many other tourist locations within 2.5 hours drive to Port Lincoln and beyond, or a short 45-minute drive to the base of the Flinders Ranges - https://www.whyalla.com/.
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Check(s)
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
- DHS Aged Care Sector Employment Screening required for this position
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 847283
Enquiries
Name: Pamela Hannagan
Title: Administration Officer
Phone: 8644 5130
E-mail: ***************@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Monday 1st April 2024 - 11.55PM
Attachments
847283 Social Worker - Mental Health Job Pack.pdf
JCS+Social+Worker+final.pdf
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