Permanent part time opportunity to deliver high quality evidence based Social Work clinical services in the treatment of consumers with complex mental health issues, their families, carers, and relevant stakeholders, in an inpatient Crisis Stabilisation Unit (CSU) under a Short Stay Pathway (SSP).

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About the role

Permanent part time opportunity to deliver high quality evidence based Social Work clinical services in the treatment of consumers with complex mental health issues, their families, carers, and relevant stakeholders, in an inpatient Crisis Stabilisation Unit (CSU) under a Short Stay Pathway (SSP).

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Deliver competent Social Work clinical services in line with Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) Professional Practice Standards and Code of Ethics, Metro North Allied Health Clinical Capability Framework and Metro North Health values, including comprehensive biopsychosocial, mental state and risk assessments, formulation, and brief evidence-based interventions within recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care.
• Actively participate in the multidisciplinary team by providing discipline specific clinical advice and collaboration on the design of an integrated recovery strategy and care plan for SSP consumers, contributing evidence-based brief therapeutic interventions and approaches.

• Participate in the identification, development and implementation of clinical practices, procedures and protocols and other quality and service improvement and research activities that enhance the delivery of Social Work services within the Mental Health Short Stay setting. 

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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.

• Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)
  
  MH685092 - Role Description (PDF)