Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that the Department of Health does. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. The Role: Develop, provide and evaluate a social work service for mental health clients of the Adult Community Mental Health Service and their families as part of a multidisciplinary team. Assess the need for, plan, provide and evaluate Social Work services for individual clients and client groups, as allocated. Maintain and develop liaison with and knowledge of community agencies and resources. Maintain and develop the quality of the Social Work services and contribute to quality improvement of program services. Contribute to the planning, development and review of policies, guidelines and functions of the Adult Community Mental Health Service. Undertake and contribute to teaching and research programs. The Team: The NW Adult Community Mental Health Service based in Devonport is a case management service that provides assertive case management and specialised mental health treatment to those consumers living in the Devonport region. Details of appointment: Fixed term full-time/part-time, day worker position, working up to 45.6 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for up to 3 years. Notwithstanding, hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full-time, part-time, and casual vacancies. Salary: $71,441 to $107,878 pro rata per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Eligibility: Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Overseas qualified Social Work candidates require a "certification of eligibility" letter from the AASW to confirm their eligibility for membership to the AASW. Full member of the Australian Association of Social Workers. How to apply: Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Kirsten BartonPosition: Nurse Unit Manager (Team Leader) - Adult CommunityPhone: (03) 6477 7803E-mail: ******
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