Social Worker Level 3 – Rapid Access Team

• Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
• Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
• Location: Negotiable across assigned NBMLHD facilities
• Remuneration: $54.76 – $56.54 per hour
• Hours Per Week: 19
• Requisition ID: REQ437446

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is seeking a dynamic and motivated Senior Clinician who is keen to bring their high level of skill, leadership, experience and knowledge into our service. Our team is passionate, driven and have the skill set to provide the best possible care and outcomes to our clients across the district. Our team is encouraged by meaningful, rewarding and interesting social work focused on shared knowledge, experience and the value of teamwork. The position will contribute to identifying short- and long-term client goals, as well as the planning and implementation of social work interventions in conjunction with allied health, nursing and support staff. Advanced professional judgement will be required to develop an initial care plan which identifies the need for social work intervention, the optimal time frame in which interventions should be delivered and the most appropriate delivery option for the required interventions.

Purpose of position:

Provide a high quality, specialist Social Work service to clients/carers/family of the Primary Care and Community Health (PC&CH) services:

• Chronic and Complex Care Service,(C&CC) including the Enhanced Community Health Model
• Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP)
• Older Persons Evaluation, Review and Assessment Service (OPERA)

The position will contribute to identifying short and long term client goals, as well as the planning and implementation of social work interventions in conjunction with allied health, nursing and support staff. Advanced professional judgement will be required to develop an initial care plan which identifies the need for social work intervention, the optimal time frame in which interventions should be delivered and the most appropriate delivery option for the required interventions.

Selection Criteria:

1. Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers and a commitment to maintaining a professional skill and knowledge base. Overseas qualifications must supply the AASW Overseas Assessment number
2. Current NSW State Driver Licence, including P1 or above and willingness to use for work purposes. This may include driving long distances across NBMLHD.
3. Demonstrated extensive postgraduate clinical experience in the delivery of Social Work services, with a demonstrated advanced ability to analyse problems, set priorities and apply a range of options to support client goal setting and care plans. Extensive specialist knowledge with adult clients who have chronic and complex health conditions and of the community services relevant to this group. Ability to demonstrate advanced reasoning skills and operate autonomously with minimal direct clinical supervision. Ability to apply professional knowledge and judgement when performing novel, complex or critical social work tasks.
4. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to create a holistic and cohesive approach to service delivery.
5. Demonstrated experience in staff supervision, as well as experience in the clinical supervision of undergraduate Social Workers.
6. Commitment to professional development and training and willingness to engage positively in clinical supervision and performance development processes.
7. Demonstrated high level verbal, written and interpersonal skills and the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders throughout all organisational levels.
8. Capacity to provide advice to service managers on clinical service development, practice and redesign.

A position description is attached.