The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Social Worker - Advanced (Systemic Practices) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Provide advanced level independent, specialised clinical services in line with systemic practices of a highly-complex and varied nature to young people engaged with the Child and Youth Mental Health Service
- Lead the development and implementation of service models for systemic practices by developing educational support materials, resources and communicating new developments and outcomes to the broader CYMHS clinical network.
- Lead and contribute in annual strategic planning activities to ensure systemic practices are delivered to a high standard and in line with evidence based practices
About you
**To be successful in this position you will require**:
- A tertiary degree in Social Work
- Eligible for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Driver licence
- Blue card / Working with children check (GCH will cover cost)
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
**Benefits**:
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Permanent full time
- Base salary ranging from $144 991 - $151 289 per annum
About Us
The Young Adult and Specialist Services (YASS) team sits in the Child and Youth Mental Health Services service line as part of the division of Mental Health and Specialty Services, within the directorate of Emergency and Specialist Services. YASS provides evidence based interventions to inpatients and outpatients in the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Services, and includes young adult clinical services that work with the cognitive, emotional and behavioural effects of mental health conditions, and tailors interventions to optimise functioning.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
**Job Ad reference**: GC602764