Social Worker
1 week ago
This is a progressional position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the lower classification with eligibility for progression to the next, once specific criteria have been met or demonstrated. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of both classification ranges.
Your expertise, their wellbeing
As part of the Student Wellbeing Workforce, we aim to ensure every Queensland state school student has access to a wellbeing professional at school. The focus of the role is to provide support for students with mild to moderate mental health concerns. Wellbeing professionals employed through the Student Wellbeing Workforce work as part of schools' established student support teams to enhance the wellbeing and mental health support available to students.
Queensland state schools offer a unique and rewarding setting where you can enjoy flexible, family-friendly work schedules while being part of our growing workforce of experienced wellbeing professionals.
Why this role?
As a specialist member of a multi-disciplinary team, you will offer therapeutic and case management support to students with mild-to-moderate mental health concerns.
Responsibilities include:
Assess the mental health needs of students to inform appropriate therapeutic interventions
Deliver individual and group interventions to students which address mental health concerns
Work collaboratively with schools' leadership and student support teams to inform student support planning, and provide advice to teachers supporting students' mental health in the classroom
Develop referral and case management processes to support delivery of the service
Coordinate referrals to external agencies, and work collaboratively with external networks and stakeholders to ensure access to appropriate supports for students
Provide advice and assistance to families to support the mental health of students
Support school communities in responding to critical incidents and emergencies as part of the school response team
The Perfect Fit
You will be able to work autonomously and independently manage a clinical caseload with mínimal direction.
You will be a strong communicator and have great time management skills.
You will have strong skills and experience in working in multi-disciplinary teams with an ability to manage competing agendas and demands.
You will be committed to your own ongoing professional development.
You will have relevant experience in clinical/ mental health/ counselling work and/or work with children, adolescents and families.
You will be a qualified social worker with eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Enjoy exceptional benefits while making a lasting impact on young lives
Flexible work options
Full-time and part-time options available
$1,800 annual professional development allowance (pro-rata)
12.5% superannuation available
Salary packaging
Interested? To Apply:
Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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