About the role

• The position delivers high quality; evidence based Social Work clinical services and leadership in the assessment and treatment of consumers with complex mental health issues, their families, carers and relevant stakeholders, in an acute and post-acute setting. This position operates as a member of a multidisciplinary mental health team with a focus on planning and providing interventions within a therapeutic recovery framework.
• This role will deliver leadership in the co-ordination, delivery and evaluation of the Transitional Care clinical model within TPCH Acute Care Team.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Respect – demonstrates interpersonal savvy, manages conflict appropriately, communicates effectively and balances the needs of all stakeholders with utmost respect to all people at all times
• Teamwork – collaborates effectively, develops own talent through ongoing professional development, values differences and recognises importance of teamwork in health service delivery
• Compassion – is completely consumer focussed, demonstrates self-awareness and the effects of behaviour on others, deals with or manages ambiguity and complexity, demonstrates resilience in the delivery of consumer services
• High Performance – cultivates innovation, is action oriented, drives results and supports Metro North's vision and purpose to exceed expectations of our consumers and stakeholders
• Integrity – demonstrates sound decision quality, ensures accountability, demonstrates courage in the face of adversity and works effectively / manages complexity to ensure work output and decisions are ethical and invariably of a high standard

In terms of technical knowledge, skills and experience and within the context of the responsibilities described above under Key Accountabilities, the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• High level Social Work clinical skills within an acute care framework including assessment, formulation and intervention capabilities that support effective crisis management within a recovery orientated and trauma informed approach.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with identified key stakeholders including Emergency Services, NGO's and other organisations via formal partnership agreements, memoranda of understanding or protocols and regular liaison.
• Demonstrated experience in the identification, development and implementation of quality and service improvement activities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical practice supervision to less experienced staff members and education to students.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal savvy to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in an acute care setting.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first.
Close date: Monday, 22nd April 2024

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED