- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Northern Community Mental Health, Modbury
- Salary: AHP2 – $85,665 – $99,241 p.a. – Full-Time Temporary – up until 12 September 2023
The Social Worker (AHP2) will be accountable to the Team Manager of NALHN (Northern Adelaide Local Health Network) Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS), for the provision of social work assessment and interventions for consumers with current positions across both community and inpatient sites. The social worker, in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team works to optimise health outcomes and to ensure a high standard of consumer-centred care and safe and timely transfer of care to primary health.
In this role you will apply clinical experience, knowledge and professional competence to plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive and integrated Social Work services to the needs of consumers of OPMHS. You will work under clinical supervision and may provide direction and support to less experienced staff, allied health assistants and students. You will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team and liaise directly with health services and community agencies. You will be accountable to the Principal Social Worker through the Senior Social Worker, for your professional practice and development.
NALHNs purpose is to deliver exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhances the quality of life for our community. We believe that everyone has a story, everyone matters, everyone contributes and everyone grows.
You must hold an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement under the Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Healthcare Setting Workers Vaccination) Directions 2022 No 7 to work in SA Health/health care setting.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 808410
808410 – Social Worker – Older Persons Community Mental Health AHP2 – Job Pack.pdf