Social Worker/Psychologist

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• Permanent Full Time Opportunity

About the role

The purpose of the role is to provide individual, couple and group interventions on early intervention / parenting and related clinical services for families and children, between 0-8 years and with the goal to improve the attachment relationship between caregivers and children. Clinical services are provided in line with the appropriate professional code of ethics and practice standards.

This position will assist in delivering Queensland Health's Early Intervention and Parenting Support Initiative, the Early Intervention for Safe and Healthy Families Initiative and the Expanded Child Health Centre Initiative.

The position will collaborate with Child Health team staff, and key stakeholders in Paediatrics to inform multidisciplinary clinical parenting interventions related to parental adjustment, parenting and parent-child relationships and behaviour management.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Competence and clinical experience in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) Code of Ethics and Professional Practice Standards and/or with the Australian Psychological Society (APS) Code of Ethics, Queensland Health's clinical governance policies, and Code of Conduct to deliver practice evidence informed clinical care, counselling, group work and advocacy in the health care system.
• Commitment to active and ongoing professional development and supervision to meet appropriate professional standards of practice and/or registration.
• Competence in professional clinical practice and adherence to defined service standards and the management of complex patient care, whilst exercising a degree of independence and professional decision making, accessing clinical practice supervision and guidance as required.
• Effective written communication skills in application to correspondence with service providers and clinical reports and the provision of documentation practice within the medico legal requirements.
• Competence in communication, negotiation, consultation, advocacy and interpersonal skills to be independent in effective problem-solving including conflict resolution and to work cooperatively with other professionals and contribute positively in all interactions in the workplace at all levels.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.