Senior Social Worker (Level 3)PECC/ED-Macarthur Mental Health Centre-Temp P/T

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Senior Social Worker (Level 3)PECC/ED-Macarthur Mental Health Centre-Temp P/T Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 05/10/2019 Position Classification: Social Worker Lvl 3 Remuneration: $49.27 - $50.92 per hour Hours Per Week: 24 Requisition ID: REQ52914 South Western Sydney is an exciting, interesting and dynamic place to live and work. South Western Sydney is home to a mixture of metropolitan and rural communities which is culturally diverse. South Western Sydney has a very significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community, especially in Campbelltown, Wollondilly, Camden, Wingecarribee and Liverpool. SWSLHD’s key strategy to positively transform how our patients, consumers, staff and communities experience our organisation and services is Transforming Your Experience. SWSLHD upholds the values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Equal Employment Opportunity: South Western Sydney Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application. Where you'll be working: The South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) Mental Health Service provides quality mental health care to residents across south western Sydney. Our services provide assessment and treatment for a range of mental health needs and disorders and our priorities include early intervention and promoting mental health in our community. All SWSLHD Mental Health Service staff are committed to patient safety and quality care. The service maintains current accreditation with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards against its EQuIPNational program and survey against the National Standards for Mental Health Services. What you'll be doing This position is responsible for providing specialist Social Work service to consumers and their carers to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes consistent with SWSLHD policies and procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct. The position will also participate in professional development, clinical supervision, teaching, quality activities and other relevant departmental and administrative duties. Selection Criteria Extensive post graduate experience working as a Social Worker in relevant clinical areas, including a demonstrated understanding of the health setting, complex health conditions and the impact on wellbeing. Demonstrated experience in prioritising a challenging and demanding workload; managing stressful situations; and applying advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel or critical nature Experience working independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrated high level communication skills (written and verbal), and demonstrated computer skills. Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision and expert advice/consultation to the social work service and the clinical specialty. Demonstrated experience in the planning, implementing, leading and evaluating of quality improvement activities involving the application of evidenced based practice within social work A Social Work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Need more information? For role related queries or questions contact Eleanor Whitham on [email protected] Applications Close: 01/08/18 Interview Date Range: 13/08/18 - 17/08/18