Senior Forensic Social Worker - Mental Health Lead

NSW Health; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 132,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health’s Mental Health Service at Blacktown Hospital seeks a Senior Social Worker Level 4 to lead advanced clinical social work in forensic mental health, guiding patient recovery through trauma-informed, evidence-based practice and mentoring clinicians within a multidisciplinary team.

You will manage a complex forensic caseload, apply trauma-informed risk planning, and contribute to service planning, quality improvement and accreditation while supporting families and carers across the care

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a mental health setting.
• Experience with forensic mental health issues is beneficial.
• Eligibility for AASW membership or registration.
• Commitment to trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical leadership to forensic mental health patients and families.
• Manage a complex forensic social work caseload with advanced assessment and intervention.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to planning, quality improvement and accreditation efforts.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Trauma-informed care

Forensic mental health

Mentorship

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Master of Social Work

AASW registration eligibility

Job description

NSW Health’s Mental Health Service at Blacktown Hospital seeks a Senior Social Worker Level 4 to lead advanced clinical social work in forensic mental health, guiding patient recovery through trauma-informed, evidence-based practice and mentoring clinicians within a multidisciplinary team.

You will manage a complex forensic caseload, apply trauma-informed risk planning, and contribute to service planning, quality improvement and accreditation while supporting families and carers across the care