Social Worker (Mental Health – Continuing Care Team) Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Social Worker (Mental Health – Continuing Care Team) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia. 

You will

  • Provide comprehensive care to consumers with an acute mental health issue including mental health risk assessment and risk management plans
  • Contribute to the clinical education of students and other less experienced staff in consultation and with the support of senior clinical staff
  • Coordinate the treatment planning, interventions, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic programs and support services
  • Manage a portfolio consistent with skill level and level of practice and contribute to multidisciplinary and discipline specific projects as required

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

  • A tertiary degree in Social Work
  • Eligible for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
  • Driver Licence
  • Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against – Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Hepatitis B and COVID 19
  • Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
  • Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed 

Benefits

  • Flexible work options
  • Career Development
  • Salary Packaging
  • Modern Facilities
  • Diverse Work Culture
  • Research Opportunities
  • 12.75% superannuation
  • 17.5% leave loading

Salary

  • Permanent full time
  • Base salary ranging from $77 741 – $107 556 per annum  

About Us

It is the aim of this service to offer a recovery-oriented approach that is person-centered, strengths based, collaborative and empowering. There is an emphasis on consumer choice, building resilience and enhancing opportunities for social inclusion. The Continuing Care Team operates on the premise that consumers can and do recover from mental illness. Based in Southport. 

About Gold Coast Health

  • Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
  • Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
  • More than 1100 beds across three hospitals – Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
  • Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
  • Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
  • Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong 

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Friday, 21 July2023 

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC499613

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

 

 

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service

Job Salary

Full time

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