Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Social Worker Level 3 Location : Nepean Hospital Remuneration : $108,595 - $112,114.00 per annum Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ448644 Applications Close : 03/12/2023 With CORE Values of C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role. What we can offer you (for eligible employees): · Accrued Day Off (ADO) (for full time employees) · Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging · Novated Leasing · Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year · Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members · Fitness Passport What you will be doing: ? The NBM Safeguards Team is a new dedicated Child, Youth & Family Mental Health (CYF-MH) resource designed to provide innovative and best practice care to children and adolescents aged 0-17 years experiencing acute mental health distress. The team is community based and provides rapid, mobile and flexible care to resolve mental health crises, including assertive outreach, care coordination and time-limited therapeutic interventions. The Safeguards Team will operate 7 days/week with extended hours on weekdays, and will respond to young people in their schools, homes and communities and in hospital-based settings, through face to face, phone and telehealth appointments. The Senior Social Worker will work in a multidisciplinary team and report to the NBM Safeguards Clinical Lead. They will apply their in-depth levels of clinical expertise and extensive specialised knowledge to plan, co-ordinate and implement evidence based, trauma informed and developmentally appropriate assessment and treatment to children and adolescents and their families. An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.? About us: Nepean 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 and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.? NBMLHD : is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with disability. All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. Employment 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. Selection Criteria to be Addressed : Recognised tertiary qualifications in social work and eligibility for membership of AASW. Extensive post graduate clinical experience providing evidence-based assessment and treatment for children and/or adolescents and their families. Ability to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and independently to accomplish service goals and improved consumer care and outcomes. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and competence in the use of information technology systems. Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff. Extensive contemporary experience and knowledge of mental health care practice, as well as demonstrated understanding of the principles of trauma informed care and its application when working with children/adolescents and families/carers. Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Natalie Shaw on Natalie.Shawhealth.nsw.gov.au