Adult Social Worker - Mental Health Services

Job Description

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for an Adult Social Worker within the Mental Health Service to work Full Time based in Mildura, Australia. The salary for this Social Worker job is up to $101,197 per annum.Main duties: Undertake primary consultation services, including triage, assessments, treatment planning, and continuing care planning in conjunction with clients, carers, and GPs. Provide secondary consultation to specialist mental health, primary care sector, and other service providers to facilitate best practice for the treatment of high prevalence mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression. Provide acute assessment and treatment for clients in psychiatric crisis or risk of serious self-harm or suicide. Undertake the assessment of clients accepted for routine intake and contribute to the development of individual treatment plans for clients. Perform all case management and case co-ordination tasks in relation to clients, ensuring the implementation of treatment plans, comprehensive documentation on client files, the performance of reviews, and appropriate client transfer/discharge procedures. Provide support, information, and education to family members, carers, and significant others. Facilitate individual and group therapy and psycho-education sessions to clients, carers, and families, as appropriate and relevant. Contribute to internal policy development, service development and planning, and evaluation of Mental Health Service services, in line with relevant legislation. Utilise a multi-sectorial approach in conjunction with key stakeholders, such as GPs, Psychiatric Disability Support Services, and Community Health Services to achieve effective and responsive service provision for the client groups. Adhere to service reporting mechanisms as appropriate including gathering of data, prepare reports to demonstrate service effectiveness, and participate in continuous improvement activities. Work collaboratively with all internal and external service providers to ensure the most appropriate care and service is provided for the client. To continually promote MBPH Hospital Mental Health Services to customers in the wider community and contribute to the education of the general community, other organisations, and community groups. To protect at all times the integrity and confidentiality of information. Demonstrate a commitment to quality and excellence in service standards by participating in quality activities and ongoing evaluation of clinical and other services delivered to clients and their families. Other duties as directed and required. Requirements of this Social Worker job: Approved degree and registration in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, or Occupational Therapy. Demonstrated experience, skill, and/or knowledge in the provision of direct clinical care to people who have experienced mental illness. Demonstrated knowledge and application of Recovery-based principles. Highly developed verbal and written communication skills including the use of various computer programs such as Excel, Word, and client management systems. A commitment to Mental Health & Wellbeing promotion within the community. Working knowledge of the relevant Mental Health Act and associated regulatory frameworks. Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Zehnn Young; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr