Discipline Senior Social Worker
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
Monash Health is a great place to work
Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care across south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations; via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.
To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos: monashhealth.org/careers.
An amazing opportunity for a Discipline Senior Social Work to join Monash Health!
About our Allied Health Mental Health Program at Monash Health
The Mental Health Program serves consumers, their carers and families across the South-Eastern metropolitan region with bed-based, community and rehabilitation programs. Monash Health prides itself on developing great Allied Health clinicians from the early years and allowing them to grow and develop in all areas of Monash Health. To see how some of our staff have loved their years at Monash Health, take a look at the following short video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaYIruRYIVc
We are excited to announce an exciting opportunity for a Discipline Senior Social Work within our large and dynamic team. In this role, you will work closely with the Allied Health Mental Health leadership team, your Social Work Discipline Senior colleagues, Allied Health Educators, Allied Health Managers and Directors. You will ensure that Social workers across the Mental Health Program are qualified, credentialed and trained to provide effective care.
About You
You have been developing your clinical, leadership and quality improvement skills and you are an accomplished Social Work professional known for your clinical expertise and leadership and ready to take this next step in your career. You lead by example, thrive working in a dynamic environment and are truly passionate about delivering a high standard of evidence informed care to all patients, families and carers. You are an advocate of Monash Health’s Strategic Guiding Principles.
You Are Also:
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A Social Worker who demonstrates extensive specialist skills, knowledge and experience in implementing social work theory into practice to support the emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual well-being of consumers and their families.
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A recognised people leader who facilitates the best in others and collaborates thoughtfully holding a vision to promote best practice care for consumers their families and carers
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Excited to be accountable for and manage specific portfolios in our relentless pursuit of excellence
What You Need:
- Bachelor of Social Work or Masters Social Work Qualifying OR Masters of Social Work, OR equivalent as assessed and approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
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Eligible for ordinary membership of AASW (http://www.aasw.asn.au/)
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Written evidence of eligibility for AASW membership for overseas qualifications is required.
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Completion of a post graduate qualification in a relevant field
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Accredited Social Worker and/or Accredited Mental Health Social Workers (as approved by the AASW) preferred
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10 years post qualifying experience as a Social Worker
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Heather Davey on 0408 348 425.
Position Description can be found here
Role Statement can be found here
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close 21st November 2024.