Mental Health Social Worker Grade 2 Opportunity

1 month ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Northern Health Authority Full time

Northern Health Authority is a major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's outer north. The organization has a clear focus on servicing and partnering with its community, including a strategy to help the community stay well at home.

About Northern Health Authority

We are located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs, with projected growth being the biggest in the state. Our reputation for being community-minded, inclusive, and progressive is unmatched. We have a culturally rich and diverse community, and we are less than an hour's drive from the CBD.

Our team is seeking motivated and suitably experienced Mental Health Social Workers to join our Community Therapy Stream. As a Mental Health Social Worker, you will be accountable for providing quality patient care through comprehensive psychosocial assessments, development of intervention plans, and collaborative practice with the Multi-disciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities
  • You will respond to referrals to Social Work, participate in Quality Improvement activities, complete all data sets, supervise Gr 1 Social Workers and Social Work students, contribute to Social Work initiatives, and engage in Quality Improvement Activities.
  • You will report and feedback as per NDIS policy and mandatory reporting timeframes.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Significant experience in undertaking comprehensive psychosocial assessments & interventions.
  • Significant experience in practicing patient-centered care.
  • Demonstrated experience in prioritizing and independently managing complex social situations.
  • A demonstrated commitment shown to ongoing professional development.
  • Dedication and demonstrated involvement to Quality Improvement.
  • Experience in education, support, and supervision to Grade 1 Social Workers and/or students.
  • Experience working with the cultural and socioeconomic diversity of our community.
  • Extensive knowledge of relevant community services relative to health social work.
  • Knowledge of processes, legislation, and community services related to Child Protection, Family Violence, VCAT, Aged Care, NDIS, Elder Abuse, Homelessness, and Mental Health.
  • Skilled at safety planning and managing risk, especially for survivors of Family Violence.
  • Competent computer skills, particularly in word processing and internet use, and the ability to learn dedicated software.
Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $85,000 - $110,000 per annum, plus a range of benefits, including health and wellbeing programs, flexibility in the workplace, extra leave options, and support. You will also have access to state-of-the-art facilities and campus partnerships, as well as opportunities for ongoing professional development through our Learning Labs.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or who are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.



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