Social Worker

This opportunity is to join the Pilbara Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, based in Karratha. 12-week casual contract – working fulltime Monday to Friday.Conducting initial assessments, providing intervention and case management services to children and adolescents with mental health problems using evidence-based practices.Key Responsibilities– Conducting initial assessments (including home & community based)– Providing intervention and case management services to children and adolescents with mental health problems using evidence-based practices– Providing crisis assessment and crisis intervention for children and adolescents with mental health problems– Identifying and implementing mental health promotion, education, and community development programs– Actively participating in interdisciplinary case conferences and clinical team meetings– Developing and maintaining an extensive community-based network with service providers for the benefit of clients– Acting as a resource for Pilbara Mental Health and Drug Service staff and other health care providers– Providing clinical reports (as appropriate to skill and background), support and advocacy for child and adolescent clients– Convening and attending inter-agency case conferences– Striving to achieve continuous improvement through participation in Quality Management projects– Maintaining adequate records and statistical data in accordance with the requirements of the Pilbara Mental Health and Drug Service– Participating in intake meetings, team meetings, clinical review meetings, and case supervision– Assisting in the development, planning and evaluation of mental health services– Complying with Equal Opportunity and Occupational Safety and Health principles, standards, practices, policies, and procedures– Providing educational programs to clients and families, and to other health professionals and community organisations.– Participating in staff development programsAbout You– Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Nursing and eligible for full registration with the relevant Registration Board of Australia or AASW– Sound knowledge and understanding of emotional, behavioural, psychological, and psychiatric disorders of children and adolescents and their treatment– Advanced experience in assessment, crisis-intervention, treatment and case management of children and adolescents with mental health problems– Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the principles of prevention and promotion in child and adolescent mental health– Well-developed written and verbal communication, liaison, team-work and interpersonal skills– Demonstrated capability in data collection and program evaluation– Current C class drivers licence and ability to travel within the region as required, including overnight staysSalary – $55-60 per hour plus super, based on experienceIf this sounds like something of interest please get in touch: Ross Jenkins | Executive Consultant, Social Care Team.You can simply ‘Apply Now’ or Email: Your CV to / Call: 07 3497 5713