Senior Social Worker - Pathways To Community Living Initiative

Southern Virginia Health System

Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia
Base: $126,524 - $129,591 + super (pro rata); bonu...
Autonomous high-level casework experience
Complex mental health and co-occurring needs
Evidence-based crisis intervention skills
The role focuses on enabling consumers with long-term mental health stays to transition to meaningful lives in the community through the Pathways to Community Living Initiative

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on enabling consumers with long-term mental health stays to transition to meaningful lives in the community through the Pathways to Community Living Initiative.
  • Candidates must demonstrate proven competence in trauma-informed counselling, grief support, and short-term solution-focused interventions within a strengths-based framework.
  • St Vincent's Health Australia offers discounted gym access, private health insurance, salary sacrifice programs, and educational development support.

Matching Summary

The role focuses on enabling consumers with long-term mental health stays to transition to meaningful lives in the community through the Pathways to Community Living Initiative.

Salary

Base: $126,524 - $129,591 + super (pro rata); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Discounted gyms, health insurance, salary sacrifice, study leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Autonomous high-level casework experience
  • Complex mental health and co-occurring needs
  • Evidence-based crisis intervention skills
  • Trauma-informed counselling expertise
  • Legislative knowledge of guardianship and coronial process
  • Clinical supervision and leadership experience
  • Current unrestricted Driver's licence

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with homelessness and psychosocial needs
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Collaboration with diverse stakeholders
  • Interest in research and quality improvement
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Key Requirements

  • Senior Social Worker level 4 qualification
  • Australian or New Zealand citizenship required
  • Unrestricted Driver's licence mandatory
  • Completion of pre-employment checks including immunisations

Work Rights

Must be Australian or New Zealand citizen or have appropriate work rights visa

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