This is a Permanent Part Time or Fixed Term Part Time appointment at 60.8 hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Position Profile Responsible for the assessment, planning, and delivery of advanced clinical mental health care to mandatory, at risk and complex clients in the inpatient mental health unit and in transition to GSMHS community care teams (ATT, CTT and Older Adult teams). Provide a social workspecific, specialist clinical, consultant and educational service to clients, carers and primary mental health care providers. Act as a clinical resource to other team members. Undertakes a social workspecific leadership role in clinical governance and service planning for the GS Mental Health Service and specifically the inpatient mental health unit. The occupant of this position is required to demonstrate a positive commitment to modelling our organisational values, safety and quality improvement and the Code of Conduct in all aspects of their employment. Compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, standards and legislation including Confidentiality and Work Health and Safety policies is mandatory. Area Profile WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors. Employee Benefits 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation click here Access to generous salary packaging arrangements Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance Flexible working arrangements Flexible leave arrangements Other professional and location based allowances #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Senior Social Worker