Social Worker

**Remuneration**: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum + super + salary packaging
**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Social Worker Lvl 1/2
**Location**: Morisset Hospital
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ533044
**Applications Close**: Sunday, 8th December 2024

**About the role**:
Provide specialist person centred clinical advice to consumers, carers and families, and other health care professionals to ensure delivery of innovative clinical practice models and therapeutic interventions. Provide social work input in collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to contribute to a high-quality rehabilitation service.

The successful applicant will be a passionate and knowledgeable clinician, with a strong focus on collaboration, person centred care and holistic care planning. This position requires the successful applicant to be able to achieve positive patient outcomes whilst working independently and also within a team.

This role works closely within a multi-disciplinary team, including Nurse Unit Managers, Clinical Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Medical Officers and Allied Health staff. This position is supported by the Nurse Manager 5 at Morisset Hospital, Level 4 Site Senior Social Worker and the Head of Social Work. Ongoing education and training opportunities are encouraged.

**About us**:
Morisset Hospital provides extended care Mental Health Rehabilitation to consumers under the Mental Health Act and the Forensic Mental Health Act with a focus on developing skills and building resilience.

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services at Morisset Hospital is currently collaborating on the design phase for a new facility build in the Maitland area, where it is planned that the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services will relocate in 2027.

**Requirements**:

- Must hold as a minimum a bachelor degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.

**What we can offer you**:
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
- You can access scholarships or grants to support your ongoing training and professional development Scholarships & Grants for Health Care Education & Training | HETI

**Additional information**:

- Job share / part time arrangements will be considered.
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

**_Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing _**_the Child Safe Standards._**_ We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse._**

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**Information for Applicants**:
**This is a Category A position**. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with **NSW Health policy directive **PD202**4_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious** Diseases** for Category A positions prior to offer. **All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.-
**_HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of _**_benefits _**_such as _**_allocated_**_ days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid _**_maternity leave_**_, and salary packaging options including meal expenses._**

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