Location: MidlandUnit/Division: Bentley Health Service > Mental Health Division MidlandWork Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part TimeThis is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term full time and Part time positions with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist.We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Healths Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicants integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/05/2026.Position Profile: As part of a multidisciplinary team, assesses, plans, implements and coordinates Social Work services to adult consumers in a care coordination model at an advanced level of practice in the Continuing Treatment Team. Supervises Social Work staff and support staff in the clinical area. Practices as a Senior Social Worker and ensures practice is in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Workers Practice Standards 2023 and Code of Ethics 2020.This position is based at the Midland Community Mental Health Service.Area Profile: Bentley Health Service (BHS) is a specialist hospital located 11km from the Perth CBD and forms part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. BHS provides quality healthcare to the community, specialising in the delivery of mental health care, aged care services, obstetrics, and rehabilitation.Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choiceProfessional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.Flexible working arrangements.Flexible leave arrangements.Other professional and location based allowances.Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Gail Hogan on 08 9237 8600.If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online by clicking the Apply button below.It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Senior Social Worker