Social Worker – Older Persons Mental Health Inpatient Unit Northern NSW Local Health District

JOB DESCRIPTION

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 1 / 2
Remuneration: $67442.00 – $97709.00 per annum, depenendant on qualifications.
Hours Per Week: 38hrs
Requisition ID: REQ344784

 

Lismore Mental Health Service is seekinh a Social Worker Level 1 / 2, to provide comprehensive and appropriate Social Work assessment and intervention as an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team for patients/clients of the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD).

 

If you have:

  • Relevant qualification in Bachelor of Social Work and eligible for membership of The Australian Social Work Association prior to commencing
  • Demonstrated ability to provide clinical Social Work services within the scope of practice of the position
  • Demonstrated ability to utilise problem solving skills and a multidisciplinary team approach in the planning, delivery and coordination of patient care
  • Demonstrated effective communication through the use of information technology, written, verbal and interpersonal skills with the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of person centred care, quality improvement and evidence based practice

 

We can offer you:

  • Flexible and supportive work environment
  • Diverse career pathways
  • Professional and personal development
  • Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
  • Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
  • The opportunity to make a difference!

 

Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

 

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.  For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

 

  • To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia.  For more information please see www.border.gov.au

 

  • You may be subject to a probationary period of three months from the date of appointment to this position.

 

 

Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Lucy Wells on [email protected]
Applications Close: 11 October 2022

 

 

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Northern NSW Local Health District

Job Salary

$67442 - $97709 P/A, depenendant on qualifications

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