Experienced Mental Health Social Worker – Community & Clinic

Ramsay Clinic Northside; Sydney; Híbrido; AUD 102 000 - 125 000; Tempo parcial

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Salary Packaging

Superannuation

Resumo da oferta

Marist180 is seeking a Caseworker for a permanent part-time role based in Orange, NSW, with flexible arrangements on a case-by-case basis. The Caseworker will manage caseloads across residential and outreach services, developing plans in line with trauma-informed practices and coordinating with care teams.

The role involves networking with agencies, supporting staff in engagement, and regular quarterly reviews with clients and external stakeholders to ensure safety and wellbeing.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Psychology or equivalent.
• 2 years’ experience in case management.
• Experience with trauma-affected youth (12-18).
• Experience with families in child protection contexts.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain professional networks to improve client outcomes.
• Provide specialist case management advice to staff and monitoring of care plans.
• Coordinate assessments and outcome data for reporting and care planning.
• Collaborate with families, carers, educational staff and therapists to support clients.
• Undertake holistic assessment of safety, permanency and wellbeing needs.

Conhecimentos

Case management

Trauma-informed care

Social work

Autonomy

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work/ Psychology

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Caseworker -Permanent Full Time - Orange

Based in Orange, NSW, with flexible working arrangements offered on a case-by-case basis, you will play a key role in supporting clients across our properties located within Orange.

About Marist180

Marist180 is a child‑safe organisation. We are committed to prioritising the safety, wellbeing, rights and voices of children and young people in everything we do. We expect all employees to actively contribute to a culture where child safety is understood, championed and everyone takes responsibility for identifying, reporting and responding to concerns.

Introduction

Based in Orange, NSW, with flexible working arrangements offered on a case-by‑case basis, you will play a key role in supporting clients across our properties located within Orange.

About Marist180

Marist180 is a child‑safe organisation. We are committed to prioritising the safety, wellbeing, rights and voices of children and young people in everything we do. We expect all employees to actively contribute to a culture where child safety is understood, championed and everyone takes responsibility for identifying, reporting and responding to concerns.

Description

About the Role

The Caseworker is responsible for the provision of case management for our clients across a range of therapeutic services including residential and outreach programs. Working in collaboration with the direct care team the Caseworker will develop case plans in accordance with the required standards, strength based principles and good practices.

Primary accountabilities of the role of Caseworker include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain professional networks within the agency and community services to improve outcomes for our clients.
• Provide specialist advice to residential and support staff on the engagement of our clients in the case management and treatment process.
• Provide specialist case management advice to case management staff in planning, implementing and monitoring the effectiveness of the case plans for our clients.
• Assist in the provision of critical incident debriefing and ongoing support for staff and our clients where appropriate.
• Actively participate in and contribute to the Care Team working with our clients.
• Undertaking holistic assessment of our clients including their safety, permanency and wellbeing needs.
• Coordinating and monitoring support and services for our clients in residential services and outreach programs within a therapeutic trauma informed framework.
• Undertake case planning with our clients and assist them to identify their goals and aspirations.
• Review case plans, in consultation with our clients, internal and external stakeholders including DCJ, education and health department, on a quarterly basis.
• Work collaboratively with significant others such as family, carers, educational staff and individual therapists to support our clients.
• Develop pathways with our clients to make transitions, leave care and case closure.
• Build and maintain trusting therapeutic relationships with our clients and their families.
• Drive the process of case planning and permanency planning for our clients.
• Complete assessments and collect outcome data & maintain key performance as required for reporting and care planning.
• Work with our clients and their families to identify permanent placements through Family Finding and exploring restoration.

Skills And Experiences

Qualifications:

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree(Social Work, Psychology or equivalent)

Experience & Skills:

• 2 years' experiencein case management.
• Demonstrated experience working with clients, including young people 12-18, who have experienced complex trauma.
• Demonstrated experience working with the families and young people who have been in contact with the child protection system.
• Previous experience in residential or foster care contexts and understanding of child development.
• Experience working with families towards restoration or contact arrangements.
• Experience working with linguistically and culturally diverse communities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of child protection and social services practices or policies.
• The ability to work autonomously and contribute to an effective team environment.
• High standard of professional ethical behaviour and sound understanding of boundary issues.

Essential Requirements:

• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• National Criminal History Check.
• Unrestricted NSW Driver Licence.
• Eligibility to work in Australia.
• Willingness to provide consent for Residential Care Workers Register verification through the Office of the Children's Guardian.

At Marist180, you will receive:

• A comprehensive orientation and training program.
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring throughout your career journey.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 wellbeing and crisis support for you and your family.

Marist 180 provide Equal Employment Opportunities for everyone. We value the benefits of diversity and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, mental health as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.

Role type: Permanent, part-time (32 hours per week), with additional shifts available

Shift details: Shifts between 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday

Department and location: Community Mental Health Services, St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney

Salary: $ to $113,301.00 pro‑rata + Salary Packaging + Super