Psychosocial Support Specialist

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeSocialWorker Full time $88,000 - $101,000
About the Role

The role of a Social Worker Grade 2 at the Thomas Embling Hospital involves contributing to the ongoing development and planning of social work services to achieve and maintain a high standard of consumer care. This includes consulting with the care team regarding social and systemic issues, advocating for consumer and family/carers rights and entitlements, and delivering high-quality social work services consistent with the Forensicare Model of Care.

This role also involves working with consumers and family/carers around psychosocial needs and legal literacy, accessing supports and referrals to external services, and acknowledging the unique issues and concerns experienced by consumers, families and carers involved in the forensic mental health system.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Deliver high-quality social work services consistent with the Forensicare Model of Care.
  • Work with consumers and family/carers around psychosocial needs and legal literacy.
  • Acknowledge the unique issues and concerns experienced by consumers, families and carers involved in the forensic mental health system.
  • Hold a service development portfolio and maintain relevant resources for the TEH social work team.
  • Prioritise complex issues, including community transition, service access, and agency and family relationships as they impact on the individual well-being.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will require an approved degree in social work or other qualifications approved for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. Additionally, you will need post-qualifying social work practice experience in forensic mental health or a related field. You must be able to deliver ethical and effective social work services in a statutory practice environment and have a strong understanding of risk reduction and recovery principles and practices in a forensic mental health setting.

You will also require interest or expertise in practice areas of substance use/AoD Recovery, family therapy, forensic disability or forensic rehabilitation, and the ability to coordinate and evaluate social work practice and service development activities.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive orientation day, buddy system, and a range of employee benefits, including a mental health and wellbeing program, professional development training opportunities, access to an employee assistance program, fitness passport, refer a friend program, and salary sacrificing options.

About You

To apply, please submit a current resume and a detailed cover letter outlining your interest in the position.

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