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Team Leader Intellectual Disability Mental Health TeamJoin to apply for the Team Leader Intellectual Disability Mental Health Team role at NSW HealthTeam Leader Intellectual Disability Mental Health Team3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Team Leader Intellectual Disability Mental Health Team role at NSW HealthGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.An exciting opportunity exists for a Team Leader Intellectual Disability Mental Health Team.Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Social Worker Level 3Remuneration: $2,154.06 - $2,223.86 per weekHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ575804Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone Theres a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams voices. Youll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities lives.NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.Where you''ll be workingNorthern Sydney Local Health DistrictWhat You''ll Be DoingThe team leader for the MHDA and Intellectual Disability Team, will provide leadership, management and accountability for staff within the portfolio and will ensure clinical practice is consistent and in accordance with evidenced based practice. The incumbent will play a central role in the operational management of the MHDA intellectual disability team across NSLHD and ensure timely, appropriate, flexible, high-quality care is provided. The incumbent will liaise closely with the other intellectual disability service providers both internal and external to NSLHD to ensure seamless integration and coordination of care. The team leader of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Team will work Monday to Friday and carry a clinical caseload.As a clinician, the Social Worker Team Leader will utilise their skills and be actively involved in the assessments of consumers and in the development and provision of planned therapeutic interventions. Care is targeted and includes a variety of social, vocational, clinical rehabilitation and living skills programs as necessary in collaboration with other members of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability team.People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following CriteriaA Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Evidence of extensive clinical experience, inclusive of experience as a level 2 Social worker or equivalent.A comprehensive clinical understanding on the impact of specialist care to people with an Intellectual Disability and MHDA issues across operational frameworks of community managed organisations and the National Disability Insurance Scheme.Demonstrated advanced clinical skills in Intellectual Disability and MHDA illness clinical assessment, management planning and recommending improvements to minimise impacts across the organisation.Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. An ability to lead clinicians enhancing their knowledge and understanding of the speciality pathways and partnerships for consumers with an intellectual disability and mental illness within a person cantered care approach.Need more information?Click here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Alison Sutton on Alison.Sutton@health.nsw.gov.auThis is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in theNSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. 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