Social Worker
The successful applicant will be required to undertake mental health assessments within the Emergency Department and the General Hospitals
Summary about this job
Government - State
Company: ACT Health
Location: ACT
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $61,784 - $84,816 (PN: 26875)
Phone: +61-8-7431-1052
Fax: +61-7-8508-4672
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Detail information about job Social Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Canberra Hospital and Health Services
- Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services
- Adult Mental Health Services
Canberra Hospital and Health Services
Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services
Adult Mental Health Services
Health Professional Level 2
Salary Range: $61,784 - $84,816 (PN: 26875)
ACT Health is a values-led Directorate. Our values guide our day-to-day actions, behaviours, decisions and communications to successfully deliver the best services to meet the needs of our community. They were developed by us, for us and are unique to our work. Overview of the work area and position: Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol and Drug Services are seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to work as part of the Mental Health Consultation Liaison Service. The Mental Health Consultation Liaison Service provides an integrated, acute mental health service within the Emergency Department and General and Medical wards of the Canberra Hospital. The successful applicant will be required to undertake mental health assessments within the Emergency Department and the General Hospitals at the Canberra Hospital and provide specific mental health social work interventions within a multi-disciplinary team, providing high standard clinical skills and expertise in the assessment and provision of short-term management strategies for people in acute distress and with major mental health conditions.The applicant will demonstrate a patient first and recovery focus and be highly motivated to engage in consultation, support and educative practices with other clinical teams, families, carers and other agencies. The Division delivers services at a number of locations, including hospital inpatient and outpatient settings, community health centres, detention centres, other community settings including peoples home. These services include: Adult Acute Mental Health Services; Rehabilitation and Specialty Services; Adult Community Mental Health Services; Alcohol and Drug Services; Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and Justice Health Services. Adult Acute Mental Health Services (AAMHS) provide person centred, high quality, and contemporary mental health care across the Canberra Hospital campus that is guided by the principles of Recovery. AAMHS services aim to provide collaborative care involving the person, their carer’s and other key clinical and support services.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:Mandatory: Degree in Social Work. Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. Current driver’s licence. Desirable: Applicants must have a minimum of 12 months paid work experience, post qualification, in a related/relevant organisation/service. Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: Undergo a pre-employment Police check. Be registered under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011. Comply with ACT Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. Comply with ACT Health credentialing requirements for allied health professionals.
Note: This is a full-time permanent position working Monday to Friday.
Contact Officer: Leanne Done (02) 6174 5406 [email protected]
For further information, please visit www.health.act.gov.au
Applications Close: 19 July 2018