Social Worker – Acute Mental Health Barwon Health

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Great work/life balance! Permanent Part Time – 56 hours per fortnight
  • Operate within a multidisciplinary framework contributing to assessment and treatment planning within the service
  • Form part of a therapeutic team delivering group, family and individual interventions

About the facility

Barwon Health’s Mental Health Drugs and Alcohol Services (MHDAS) provides integrated and recovery oriented mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, mental health and drug & alcohol issues, and their families.

The Swanston Centre is a 32-bed acute psychiatric admission unit providing Recovery Orientated care delivery for people aged 18 and over, experiencing the effects of major mental illness/distress.

About you

  • Degree in Social Work from an accredited course
  • Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
  • Understanding and commitment to Recovery Orientated delivery of care
  • Proven assessment skills in the treatment and care of people with a major mental illness
  • Sound knowledge of the ethical, theoretical and practicable foundations and principles applicable to Social Work intervention in an inpatient setting
  • Well-developed knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1986 as amended, and other legislation relevant to those with mental illness

About the role

As the successful applicant you will form part of a therapeutic team delivering group, family and individual interventions to the client group. You will have a specific focus on people with complex needs, including working with the community case manager/primary nurses and relevant community services on issues of housing, employment, financial matters, family (including dependent children), peer relationships and social isolation due to the impact of trauma, stigma and discrimination.

What we offer

  • 5 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase additional leave
  • Access to 24/7 employee wellness facility
  • Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
  • Attractive salary packaging benefits!
    • Living Expenses capped at $9,010 and includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments
    • Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 and includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Mental Health Recruitment via email at [email protected]

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.

#Melbourne, Victoria

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Barwon Health

Job Salary

$85-100k + super + salary packaging

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