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Deliver high level social work specific clinical services including assessment, planning and intervention to support consumers, families and carers with complex care needs, according treatment plans and prescribed professional and ethical standards.

• Temporary Full-time opportunity for up to 6 months!

Job details

About the role

Delivers high level social work specific clinical services in conjunction with multidisciplinary teams to contribute to the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation of adult consumers within a specialist, state-wide forensic service setting.

Works collaboratively with a range of disciplines to engage with consumers transitioning from the High Security Inpatient Service to provide ongoing assessment and support in a manner consistent with treatment plans.

About you

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

• Demonstrated high level knowledge and skills to undertake non-routine clinical social work practice with a broad understanding within continuum of care in the context of Forensic and Secure Services.
• Demonstrated high level of profession specific knowledge, expertise and skill in clinical assessments and intervention in the context of mental health services.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to provide clinical leadership and advice to multidisciplinary teams and to develop partnerships in service delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan and evaluate service improvement initiatives and provide clinical supervision to less experienced practitioners.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• Appointment to this position requires proof of Social Work qualification and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.

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  

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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• WM663792_10 Social Work Transition Co-Ordinator_RD (PDF, 203KB)
  Role Description
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants