Job Title: Clinical Lead - Community & Outpatient Social Work
The Department of Health is seeking an experienced social work leader for the Community & Outpatient Social Work team.
Job Description:
* Provide high-level clinical leadership and specialist advice regarding social work services for community-based and outpatient clients with complex needs.
* High-level leadership, professional support, and oversight of best practice standards for community-based and outpatient social work services in accordance with Australian Association of Social Workers Practice Standards and Code of Ethics.
* Assist the Head of Social Work with operational requirements such as coordination and management of overall social work services, including recruitment, supervision, and support of staff and students as required.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Extensive experience as a practicing social worker with substantial demonstrated knowledge of social work theory and practice as it applies to service delivery in community-based, outpatient, and outreach health services.
2. Ability to independently apply professional judgment in the resolution of complex and critical client issues, including the ability to consult and advise on similar issues.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience of emergency, critical incident, and social recovery responses required by social work and understanding of the Tasmanian Emergency Management Arrangements.
Requirements:
* Degree in Social Work giving eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
* Current Driver's Licence.
* Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role.