CRVCID 729010 This is a Permanent, Full-Time position working 76 hours per fortnight. This position is based in Midland. EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist. We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability. Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments). Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. Position Profile: We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to appoint to a Senior Social Worker position that is available with the Assessment and Treatment Team (ATT) with the Midland Adult Community Mental Health Service. In this position, the successful applicant will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and provide support as per the care coordination model at an advanced level of practice in the Assessment and Treatment Team (ATT). Should you be successful, you will plan, implement, and evaluate consumer safety and quality of care in addition to working as part of the ATT multidisciplinary team to share the role of triage and on-duty clinician over a 7 day roster which will include a combination of morning and afternoon shifts. You will also supervised Social Work staff and support staff in the clinical area, and practice as a Senior Social Worker and ensure practice is in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Workers Practice Standards 2023 and Code of Ethics 2020. Other key duties include, but are not limited to; Provides an advanced level of care coordination to Adult Mental Health consumers and their carers/families inclusive of mental state assessments, risk assessments, care planning, counselling, psychoeducation, discharge planning and referral and brokering of other services and team members . Undertakes triaging of new referrals and acts as duty clinician as required. Provides Social Work screening, assessment, treatment/intervention and evaluation at an advanced level of practice to complex and general caseload/s. Supports the delivery of safe patient care and the consumers’ experience including identifying, facilitating and participating in continuous safety and quality improvement activities, and ensuring services and practices align with the requirements of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and other recognised health standards. For more information regarding this position, including a thorough break-down of duties, reporting lines and essential selection criteria, we encourage you to refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached. Area Profile: The Midland Community Mental Health service provides specialist clinical mental health services to individuals aged 18-65. The specialists treat those: Who are not responding well to treatment for mental illness in a primary care setting (e.g. General Practitioners) With severe and complex mental health issues/illness Have a significant level of disturbance and psychosocial disability due to their illness that has a significant impact on their functioning Significant functional difficulties that require coordination of care and support across multiple agencies, family, friends, support people, carers and providers Would benefit from a multi-disciplinary team due to the intensive or complex nature of care required. The Midland Community Mental Health Service is part of the Bentley Health Service. The Bentley Health Service (BHS) is a specialist hospital located 11km from the Perth CBD and forms part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. BHS provides quality healthcare to the community, specialising in the delivery of mental health care, aged care services, obstetrics, and rehabilitation. Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements): Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance. Flexible working arrangements. Flexible leave arrangements. Other professional and location based allowances. 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For information on superannuation click here. Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Bianca McCarthy on 08 9237 8. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager. Applicants are advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this position and attach their current resume or curriculum vitae. In addition to this, applicants are requested to provide a separate document (maximum three pages) addressing each of the essential and desirable selection criteria outlined on page five of the Job Description Form (JDF) attached. When responding to each criterion, we encourage you to use real-world examples from your career as this will assist us in assessing your suitability. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
