Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Social Worker Level 3Location: Katoomba Community Health CentreRemuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hourHours Per Week: 16Requisition ID: REQ561550Application Close: 19/06/2025WithCOREValues ofCollaboration,Openness,Respect andEmpowerment,working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeedand develop in your chosen career role.About UsNepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.NBMLHD Community Mental Health offer a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centres. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.The successful incumbent will provide acute clinical interventions for consumers of the Blue Mountains Access Team that are of a complex nature and require advanced practice skills. This position requires advanced reasoning skills and the ability to operate autonomously with minimum direct clinical supervision.This role will work within a multidisciplinary health team that provides crisis intervention, psychosocial assessment, advocacy, therapeutic counselling, and complex community care planning and post-discharge support planning.We invite you to share your skills and experience in shaping the success of your local health community. Apply Today!Benefits Available To Eligible NBMLHD EmployeesOpportunity for extra tax savings through Salary PackagingNovated LeasingGreat education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each yearAccess to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersFitness PassportNBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click hereChild Safe Standards.For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.What You Will Bring To The RoleMinimum a bachelor’s degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.Demonstrated experience working in an acute community setting and extensive knowledge of relevant psychosocial issues. Extensive knowledge of the impact on the individual and family of sudden unplanned acute mental health issues.Proven experience in crisis intervention, supportive carer and individual counsellingProven ability in applying sound professional knowledge and clinical judgement when performing novel, complex or critical tasksDemonstrated capacity to provide clinical supervisionDemonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to make clinical decisions within a short timeframeDemonstrated ability to work as a member of a team; basic computer skills; proven time management skills; excellent oral and written communication skillsEmployment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.Need more information?Click here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Janelle Scully on Janelle.Scully@health.nsw.gov.au
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