AddressJoin our innovative team at the new Residential Eating disorder centre and make a transformative impact on lives every day!
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 5
Remuneration: $126,240 - $129,309 Per Annum + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Residential Eating Disorders Centre - Charlestown (Until the new facility is completed, this position will be located at Mater Mental Health Centre, Waratah)
Requisition ID: REQ500817
Applications Close: Thursday, 18th July 2024
Social Worker - REDC
About our service:
In 2024 Hunter New England Local Health District will be opening a Residential Eating Disorders Centre (REDC) - the first of its kind- for NSW. Once construction is complete, this role will be based in Charlestown, Lake Macquarie. Until then, our temporary location is at the Mater Mental Health Centre in Waratah. Charlestown is 15 km from Newcastle CBD, offering excellent connectivity to the community and transport while being nestled in a natural bushland setting within a residential area.
A skilled multidisciplinary team will provide an intensive program of individual and group interventions, using a rehabilitation framework. Interventions will focus on specialist treatment for Eating Disorders together with addressing psychosocial disruption and overall quality of life.
REDC will be required to function in conjunction with existing specialised tertiary services, with a broad range of stakeholders, both in public and private sectors within Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) and across NSW.
About your new job:
This is an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker, who has extensive experience working with people with an eating disorder and/or complex mental health disorders and has a passion for being an integral member of a dynamic multidisciplinary team in the development of a new and innovative service model.
The Level 5 Social Worker will be a member of the senior clinical care coordination team to ensure a Social Work perspective is embedded into all aspects of service development and delivery.
This will include but not limited to:
- Comprehensive and collaborative assessment and care planning, tailored specialist social work interventions and preparation for discharge
- Optimising opportunities for psychosocial engagement within REDC and also through establishing networks and linkages with community
- Providing support and supervision of less experienced REDC staff members and consultation/engagement with broader HNE MH Social Work network.
About you:
With extensive experience and competence in treating Eating Disorders and complex mental health disorders, you bring exceptional interpersonal skills and a flexible approach to your work. As a team member, you consistently demonstrate warmth and compassion for others and are passionate about enhancing services for individuals with Eating Disorders and confident in the importance of the social context in their recovery. Moreover, you are adept at establishing the crucial role of Social Work within this treatment setting.
What we can offer you:
- As our successful candidate, you will be connected with the Social Work clinical network of Hunter New England Mental Health. This includes linkage with the Social Work Head of Discipline, regular professional network meetings, access to regular supervision, and ongoing education and professional development relevant to your role.
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.
- ADO's each month
- 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
Requirements:
- Must hold a qualification in Social Work and membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Eligible to drive in NSW.
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information? 2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Rachel Mcgloin on 0497 137 *** or via **************@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
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.
