CCLHD - Social Work Level 3 - Community Senior Clinician – Mental Health Care Coordination Team
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $2,081.21 - $2,148.65 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ529472
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
If you are passionate about making a difference, and want to Care for our Coast, then this is the job for you. We are seeking a Senior Social Work Clinician to join our vibrant and dynamic team, at Central Coast Local Health District.
About You
- You hold a degree level qualification in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) (overseas qualifications must supply the AASW Overseas Assessment number), a demonstrated understanding of the current AASW Practice Standards as they relate to the position and a commitment to maintaining a professional skill and knowledge base.
- You have extensive experience working with consumers with a lived experience of mental illness and experience in the delivery of a range of evidence based mental health interventions, including mental health assessment, in an individual and group context.
- You have a proven ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team, support clinical leadership, and demonstrate a commitment to professional development, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement.
Where You'll Be Working
As a Senior Social Work Clinician, you will offer community-based services within a dedicated interdisciplinary team, delivering high-quality care. You will demonstrate clinical expertise, supervise junior staff, and provide clinical leadership. Responsibilities include specialist mental health assessment, counseling, treatment, case planning, liaison, advocacy, and referrals to appropriate community services. This role also involves service development, evaluation, and teaching staff and students.
As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.
What We Offer
- Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
- Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
- Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
- Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
- Social Club.
- Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Child Safe Standard Commitment
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Our Commitment To Diversity and Inclusion
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.
The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx
Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with Covid-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
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For role related queries or questions contact Sheree Dimitrescu:
Phone: 02 4328 7888
Email: Sheree.Dimitrescu@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Thursday, 14 November 2024 at 11:59pm
You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
