Health Professional Level 2-social Worker

3 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Starling Services Full time

**_Health Professional Level 2-Social Worker _**_- Queensland_**

**_ Job Type - Casual _**_Ongoing Employment_**

**_ Regional, Rural and Remote Deployments_**

The footprints of Starling Services are spread among all segments of the industries
- Logistics, Facility Management, Education, Information Technologies, Telecom, FMCG, etc. It is guided, advised and supported by a team of eminent achievers having esteemed backgrounds from multiple industries.

**_ You Will_**
- Provide appropriate skilled social work clinical assessment and interventions to consumers with severe, complex and / or acute mental health issues within the social work scope of practice and established best practice framework
- Include carers, children, nominated persons, GPs, and other service providers in the recovery planning process as required.
- Participate in the therapeutic group program, including evaluation of the program
- Adhere to risk management processes, identifying and escalating issues appropriately.
- Complete clinical and program records to standards required and meet data collection requirements.
- Participate in clinical supervision, continuing professional development and personal performance review process. Provide professional supervision and training to health professionals level 1, Allied Health Assistants, students, and other support staff.
- Actively contribute to the implementation of clinical governance activities, quality improvement projects, research programs, and health promotion in areas relevant to service.
- Undertake other duties as directed that are appropriate to this level of classification and within the approved scope of practice which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

**_ Behavioral_**_ Capabilities _**
- Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive
- Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet client’s needs
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

**_ Position Requirements/Qualifications:_**
- Degree in Social work
- Professional membership or eligibility for membership of the Australian association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)
- Applicants must have a minimum of 12 months paid work experience, post qualification, in a related/ relevant organisation/ service
- Current passenger Vehicle driver’s licence.
- Have an understanding of how the National Standards and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
- Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
- Obtain a Compliance Certificate from OMU (Occupational Medicine Unit) relating to assessment, screening, and vaccination processes against specified infectious diseases.
- Comply with Canberra Health Services credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for the Allied Health professional
- Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)

**_ What You Require_**

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your curriculum vitae and experience:

- Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate social work assessments and interventions to people with complex mental health illnesses or disorders, including people from diverse backgrounds, with a good knowledge of contemporary mental health issues
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of recovery and the National Standards for Mental Health Services and evidence of a developing knowledge of contemporary mental health issues and best practice approaches to mental health
- Proven effective communication skills including ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and to liaise and consult with carers, GPs and relevant agencies
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate social work and /or psychosocial intervention programs through quality improvement initiatives, and to plan and develop the service to meet the needs of the people
- Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work, Health and Safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience.

**_ We Offer_**
- The opportunity to work for a major industry supplier with an appetite for growth
- A positive workplace with an ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and your development
- Competitive Salary


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