Social Worker - Senior Clinician - Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Services (Hamilton)
Department: | South West Healthcare |
Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
Job Function: | Community Services |
Classification: | As per award |
Work Location: | Hamilton |
Reference: | VG/1749506-3 |
Closing Date: | 18-Oct-2023 |
Salary Range: | As per award |
Job Duration: | N/A |
Attachments: | Senior Clinician - Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Position Descriptions.pdf (PDF, 501KB) |
Contact: | Rachel Robertson (Manager CAMHS) rrboertson@swh.net.au or 5561 9156 |
Position Details
About the role
The Senior Clinician is responsible for assisting the Manager, Team Leader and Psychiatrist in leading and coordinating Clinicians to provide high quality treatment, care and support in the Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.
Under direction they are responsible for the coordination of daily clinical practices treatment planning, allocating cases and undertaking clinical interventions in an efficient and equitable manner.
Position overview
- Full-time (40 hours per week, with monthly ADO), Ongoing position
- Hamilton Campus
- Social Worker Grade 3
Salary Range: $99,606.00 - $113,796.80 pro rata, plus superannuation
This position is eligible for an incentive payment for rent, childcare, relocation costs and more, as part of the new workforce and incentive grants program administered by Rural Agency Workforce Victoria (RWAV) up to $10,000.
What you bring
The successful applicant will have the ability to demonstrate excellent skills and broad experience in mental health clinical services, including a proven ability to work within a team based multi-disciplinary model.
Working as part of a collaborative and highly skilled team of professionals, excellent verbal and written communication skills are also essential. A comprehensive understanding and knowledge of legislation, regulation and contemporary practice is a must.
Social Worker with a Degree in Social Work & eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers and at least 7 years' experience in the provision of mental health services.
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
- Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
- Regional mental health workforce incentive grant;
- Internal and external professional development opportunities;
- Ongoing clinical supervision;
- A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
- Excellent terms and conditions of employment.
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Wednesday 18 October 2023. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Mental Health Services Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
- Police Record Check
- Employee Working with Children's Check
- Current Immunisation status
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