Senior Social Worker, AOD – Community Care Leader

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the Assertive Community Management Team within Drug and Alcohol Services in Sydney. The role focuses on high-level clinical leadership, complex case coordination and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to promote service excellence and inclusive care.

The successful candidate will demonstrate extensive postgraduate experience in Drug and Alcohol services, and be eligible for AASW membership, contributing to quality improvement and

Qualifications

• Postgraduate clinical experience in Drug and Alcohol treatment or services.
• Eligible for membership of the AASW.
• Qualifications align with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award.
• Ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders across all organisational levels.
• Provide high level clinical advice, education and support for service excellence.
• Lead independent professional judgement in novel or complex situations.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation.
• Participate in developing, implementing and reporting on services.

Skills

Negotiation

Decision making

Advocacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical advice

Quality improvement leadership

Education

Schedule C qualification alignment

Job description

NSW Health is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the Assertive Community Management Team within Drug and Alcohol Services in Sydney. The role focuses on high-level clinical leadership, complex case coordination and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to promote service excellence and inclusive care.

The successful candidate will demonstrate extensive postgraduate experience in Drug and Alcohol services, and be eligible for AASW membership, contributing to quality improvement and