Social Worker - Community Mental Health Team
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol - Dubbo

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic mental health clinician with a passion for engaging with clients in an acute setting, and working within a multidisciplinary team environment to provide evidence based interventions.

Our goal to build 'healthier rural people and thriving communities' is the shared responsibility of all involved in care of our patients and the social worker is an integral and valued member of our team. The successful applicant will be a creative problem solver with the ability to contribute to the ongoing development of the service.

This position is based in Dubbo within a multidisciplinary team, and also providing outreach services to nearby areas.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

Early in your career? Get AHEAD!

Kick-start your career withWestern NSW LHD’s Allied Health Early Accelerated Development (AHEAD) Program. This unique program provides early-career allied health professionals with:

·Supportas you commence your role and throughout your first two years in the District

·Connectionwith a peer network of allied health professionals

·Professional educationand interdisciplinary workshops building professional capability in a range of areas, including leadership and quality improvement

·Career development opportunitiesboth within and beyond the program

The AHEAD program is open to early-career allied health professionals in Western NSW LHD. Find out more here:AHEAD program information

Hear from our early-career professionals:WNSWLHD Allied Health Rural Graduate program

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

To apply for this role:

· Click ‘Apply’

· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login

· Upload your current resume

· Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Lucy Rolek, Team Leader - Adult Acute Dubbo and Region on (02) 6881 4000 or at [email protected] for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.

· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).

· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards

· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD