Social Worker

Description:

Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - MH & Statewide Services Applications must be submitted by Sunday 14 April, 2024 11:55 PM

Position details

Sunday 14 April, 2024 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 3

Employment type:

Full Time

Region:

North

Location:

46 Cameron Street, Launceston

Job description:

Provide quality Social Work services utilising evidence-based and best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework as a part of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality mental health services in accordance with Mental Health service principles, National Safety and Quality Health Service standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies, the Social Worker:

• Provides quality Social Work service utilising evidence-based and best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.
• Provides evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions to clients of a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team, and their families, in relation to mental health issues.
• Acts as a consultant to other Agencies with regard to the support and management of clients with mental health needs and promotes community awareness in relation to mental health and well-being.

The Role:

• Ensure the delivery of a comprehensive clinical service through the provision of assessment, case management and individual therapies, including specialised therapies for clients and their families or carers.

• Provide evidence-based assessment and treatment interventions for major and complex mental health problems, including assertive case management for a group of clients and the development and implementation of specialised treatment programs.

• Engage with and provide advice and consultation to the CAMHS multidisciplinary team, including assisting the multidisciplinary team in triage, crisis response and intake rosters as required.

• Provide education and support to other Mental Health professionals and service providers on the assessment and management of child and adolescent mental health problems.

Note: - Please refer to the

Applicant Guide

For more information

Shani Tattam

Position: Team Leader
Phone: (03) 6777 2277
E-mail: shani.tattam@ths.tas.gov.au

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