Senior Social Worker - Community Child And Adolescent Mental Health Service (Camhs)

Description:

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $12,396.00 - $116,038.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 24
Applications Close: 20 May 2025 – 11:59pm
Senior Social Worker - Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol – Orange
About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for social workers passionate about working with children, young people, and their families in a community mental health setting. The role provides short to medium term support to young people struggling with acute mental illness and their families. As a senior clinician within the CAMHS multidisciplinary team, you will be engaging in direct clinical practice, whilst working alongside colleagues from a variety of disciplines, including nursing, psychology, dietetics, speech therapy and psychiatry.
The service operates Monday to Friday 08:30am to 5pm. As this is a part time position, days and hours of work may be negotiated. Clinicians are based in Yaganda Bulabul, a newly renovated clinical space on the grounds of the beautiful Bloomfield campus, with staff also encouraged to see consumers in the community.
The role includes clinical assessment, case management, therapeutic intervention, psychosocial support, crisis response, safety planning, care planning, assertive outreach, advocacy, and coordination of supports
The successful applicant will work closely with the team leader, clinical leader and the wider team. They will receive clinical supervision and frequent professional development opportunities. They will be part of a passionate, committed, and skilled team, and contribute to a supportive and caring workplace culture, as a senior clinician within the team.
Join us to embrace better quality of life, make an impact and shape the future. Apply now!
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A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To Apply For This Role
Click ‘Apply’Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing loginUpload your current resumeAnswer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Bethany McCarron on 02 6369 7320 or at bethany.thompson@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional Information For Applicants
All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons. This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey. Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's GuardianWestern NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD