Social Worker Position 

With Grace Therapy

With Grace Therapy is a private practice run by accredited and experienced social workers that deliver counselling, social work, professional supervision and training. We provide a mix of face to face, outreach and online sessions. We have recently moved to a beautiful space in Kedron that is accessible, light filled, quiet and has free secure parking. We are a values driven organisation and our work is driven by our values of compassion, connection, integrity, respect and purpose. We also like to balance all the work with a lot of fun!

Due to increased growth, we are looking for one position – 1 part time 3-4 days per week (full time may be an o for an experienced social worker. You will be passionate and interested in working with a range of individuals, families and carers within the areas of mental health, disability and aged care.

Your case load will be diverse in presentations and needs and you will be required to do a range of social work and/or psychological interventions including assessment, counselling, capacity building, advocacy and complex problem solving.

A good working knowledge of mental health and disability is required due to the needs of the people you are working with. It would be advantageous if you have experience working within the NDIS system and supporting participants to work towards achieving NDIS goals as outlined in their NDIS Plans. You will have opportunities to develop your social work practice in a supportive and ethical organisation that values your contributions and wants to see you succeed.

A DAY IN THE ROLE OF A THIS ROLE CAN INCLUDE

• Undertaking high quality intake and comprehensive assessments to develop, implement, monitor and review their plan and outcomes.
• Providing professional counselling and evidenced based psychological interventions with adults and young people
• Maintaining accurate and timely case notes
• Building the capacity of people to navigate systems such as health, welfare or housing
• Developing professional and concise reports in accordance with operational and legislative requirements
• Attending regular stakeholder meetings, building and maintaining collaborative working relationships
• Provide input into processes and procedures to improve internal and external operations.
• Developing resources for individuals and groups determined by participant needs
• Creating group therapy programs
• Attending team meetings and supervision
• Additional tasks as directed

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Flexible working options 
• Competitive salary + reasonable KPI’s – we want you to sustain in practice not burnout! 
• Supportive, innovative and positive work culture
• Professional development opportunities – 2 professional develop days per year + personal professional development fund
• Monthly supervision
• Grow with a small business and develop your skills and practice
• Support to apply for Accredited Mental Health Social Worker accreditation if this is something you’d like to pursue

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Bachelor or Masters in Social Work and membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) 
• Public liability and Indemnity insurance (AASW membership includes this)
• Minimum 2 years experience as a qualified social worker
• Excellent understanding of issues faced by people with mental health and/or disability and social determinants of health. Working knowledge of NDIS.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, great time management skills and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A current open QLD driver’s license 
• Proof of NDIS Orientation Module, or willing to obtain
• National Worker Screening, Working with children check (blue + yellow cards) + National Police Check, or willing to obtain 
• Is competent with using Microsoft programs and video platforms (MS Teams)
• Committed to professional development and maintenance of current evidence-based practice
• Understanding of the needs of diverse communities such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), and LGBTIQ+ communities.

With Grace Therapy is committed to building an inclusive and diverse organisation that reflects the people we advocate and support. We welcome and encourage applications from all people, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people.