Social Worker (Level 3) - PIMHS Nurturing Connections - Kempsey District Hospital

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Social Worker
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REQ548550 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time - Until 30th June 2025
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: 112396 - 116038
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ548550
Applications close: 20th February 2025

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa). 




What you'll be doing
 
Nurturing Connections is a new specialist parent- child relational program based in the  Perinatal and Infant Mental Health service in Kempsey. The program has been designed to provide assessment and interventions for pregnant women or caregivers experiencing moderate to severe mental illness and their children aged 0-4 years.
This position will work collaboratively to deliver dyadic specific intervention for vulnerable families where a parent or carer of a child (aged 0 to 4yrs) has a diagnosed mental illness. Interventions will be delivered by face-to-face and telehealth modes. 

The Nurturing Connections team will work across hospital, community, Non-Government Organisations and home visiting settings.


About you, do you have? 
  1. Degree in Social Work or other equivalent qualification providing eligibility for membership of AASW
  2. Highly demonstrated expertise and knowledge of Social Work in the context of Health.
  3. Clinical experience providing evidence-based assessment, planning and treatment for complex presentations in a mental health setting.


Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit

Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

 

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.

 

 

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. 

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s.  These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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    For role related queries or questions contact Angeline Landry on angeline.landry@health.nsw.gov.au
    For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - MNCLHD-Inclusion@nsw.health.gov.au

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