Social Worker (level 3) - Mental Health Acute Units - Wagga Wagga
Employment Type: Full Time, Part Time and Casual opportunities available
Position Classification: Social Worker - Level 3
Remuneration: $112,396.00 - $116,038.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ540298
Vaccination Category: A
Outstanding Experiences. Infinite Opportunities.
Here in the Riverina, we treasure your skills and experience and we’re ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town.
We’ve prepared oodles of goodies to help you move and settle in, including:
- Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses! Take advantage of novated leasing a new car!
- Relocation assistance and accommodation support considerations
- Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family
- Free confidential counselling services for you and your family
Craving a fresh start somewhere new and actually interesting? Join the incredible team in the Murrumbidgee District. Jump in at a comfort level that suits you: from state-of-the-art hospital that will remind you of the city, to small multi-disciplinary health facility where you literally get to do it all. No matter where you choose, your learning will be nurtured and you’ll be well supported to operate at the top of your scope.
And don’t worry - there are already oodles of young people here to welcome you: at work, in local clubs, at the pub, and down at the river!
There’s heaps to show your family when they come to visit, which is a breeze - you’ll be central to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. (You can always pop home for the weekend on a quick flight if you find a break in your social calendar!)
Want to know more about the community of Wagga Wagga? Visit us here.
About Your Role
The Social Worker in the adult acute mental health unit is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team, providing quality services to consumers of the Murrumbidgee Local Health District to meet their health and wellbeing needs.
The Social Worker is expected to deliver high quality social work services for consumers and their families/carers in accordance with the ethics and standards established by the Australian Association of Social Workers, the NSW Ministry of Health and other relevant bodies.
The Level 3 Social Worker has;
- recognised high level clinical skills enabling them to work across a range of clinical areas within their discipline and is able to perform novel, complex and critical clinical services to patients, families and carers with a high level of professional knowledge.
- operates autonomously with minimum direct clinical supervision and has a consultative role within their area of speciality.
- has an operational/supervisory role within the team, including planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting on clinical services and are involved in the implementation of MLHD protocols, initiatives, policies and procedures.
Learn more about the role and requirements here.
Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHD
Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position.
Go on, you’ve earned a promotion, a world-class workplace, inspiring colleagues, award-winning staff and patient programs - all wrapped up in a rich tapestry of cultural treasures. Contact Sherylyne Rosengren, Nurse Unit Manager on 02 5943 1740 or Sherylyne.Rosengren@health.nsw.gov.au now for a confidential chat.
MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.
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