Social Worker Level 3, Older Persons Mental Health - Sutherland Mental Health Service
* Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
* Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
* Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour, plus superannuation
* Hours Per Week: 20
* Location: Caringbah, Sydney
* Requisition ID: REQ669289
You will be based at Older Persons Mental Health, Sutherland Mental Health Service, located in The Sutherland Hospital campus, Caringbah.
We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Position Requirements
* Degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
* Extensive experience in social work with knowledge of Older Persons Mental Health service models in community based and inpatient settings
* Demonstrated, high level verbal and written communication skills
* Demonstrated commitment to strengths and recovery based practice with experience and understanding of models of consumer participation
* Demonstrated leadership skills/experience in clinical practice, supervision, quality improvement and service planning
* Proven ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature
* Computer literacy including MS Office applications & relevant health databases and systems
* Current NSW Driver's Licence (Class C – unrestricted)
* If you are an overseas qualified Social Worker, you are required to have your qualifications assessed by the AASW to meet the position criteria.
Additional Information and Benefits
* Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
* Salary packaging options to reduce taxable income and increase take-home pay—up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K for meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
* Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
* Discounted Private Health Insurance.
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