The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.
* We are a growing trauma informed practice team that celebrates diversity and works to enhance holistic health outcomes for our patients.
* We work across all areas of the hospital, to assess, resource, counsel and support our patients in their journey to self-management and recovery from illness, injury and/or chronic disease.
* We support and foster a growth mindset in our team and are proud members of the LGH movement that values ways of working that are Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful and focused on Excellence Together.
The Role:
1. Plan, provide, evaluate and operationalise trauma informed social work practice for client groups with complex needs across specialist inpatient and outpatient settings around the hospital.
2. Mentor and supervise social work staff and students based on discipline specific best practice, in alignment with THS North's organisational priorities and goals.
3. Engage in clinical case reviews, group clinical reasoning sessions and actively participate in seniors' meetings to progress our priorities and goals.
4. Undertake a significant role in seniors' meetings to plan, develop and review policies and guidelines and functions of the Department of Social Work.
5. Actively participate in and contribute to the organisations Quality and Safety and Work Health and Safety processes, including the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives, safeguarding practices for vulnerable people and related trainings.
Details of appointment:
Permanent part time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 3 March 2025.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary: $110,425 to $121,907 pro rata per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Minimum Requirements:
* Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
* Eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
* Overseas qualified Social Work candidates require a positive skill assessment “certification of eligibility” letter from the AASW to confirm their eligibility for membership to the AASW
* Current Working with Children Registration
Desirable Criteria:
* Postgraduate, or progression toward postgraduate qualifications relevant to the position
* Current Driver’s Licence
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do.
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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