At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate support and treatment to young people facing mental health challenges.
- Company: Join a collaborative team at Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
- Benefits: Full-time or part-time roles with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to equity and respect.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
This is a Permanent Full Time role at 1.0 FTE (Full Time Equivalent). Part‐time hours may also be considered.
About Our Team:
At the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), our Senior Social Workers are part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team providing compassionate assessment, support and treatment to infants, children and young people experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges and their families. We adopt a recovery oriented, child-centered approach that assists our clients to establish practical and attainable goals that improve their wellbeing and functioning and engagement in everyday activities (school, family life, relationships, recreation, play). Our multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals includes psychiatrists, speech therapists, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, clinical nurses, Aboriginal mental health workers and lived experience staff. CAMHS offers a comprehensive range of services including mental health assessment and specialist counselling, crisis intervention, advocacy, psychoeducation, case management, family support and liaison with other services. Our work includes developing external stakeholder partnerships with local schools and service providers.
About the Role:
As a Senior Social Worker, you will apply advanced social work skills and knowledge of mental health to conduct a range of interventions including bio-psycho-social mental health assessments and screenings, provision of individual, family or group interventions, case management and client advocacy. All interventions are developed in consultation with the multidisciplinary team. You will work closely with the young person and their families and liaise with community agencies to support the young person’s mental health and wellbeing. You will be an integral part of our supportive and collaborative team and play a key role in helping our patients establish practical and attainable goals, promoting the highest level of function in various aspects of their lives. Your role will also include clinical supervision of other social workers and students as required.
What you’ll be doing:
- Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments and mental state assessments to determine the unique needs of young people.
- Provide social work service including mental health assessments, risk assessments, case management and evidence‑based therapeutic interventions to individuals, families and groups.
- Advocate for clients’ rights and needs within the community and the healthcare system.
- Liaise with families, carers, health professionals, community agencies and others to coordinate care, intervention and discharge planning, report on client progress and outcomes, and initiate referrals.
Please note a tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers is a requirement for this role.
CAHS values:
To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values.
Eligibility to Apply:
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia. This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
Support for your interview process:
CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview.
Senior Social Worker employer: Child and Adolescent Health Service
At Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS), we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values compassion, collaboration, and respect. As a Staff Development Nurse in the Ambulatory Care Service at Perth Children’s Hospital, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people while benefiting from ongoing professional development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join us in a role that not only fosters your growth but also contributes to the health and wellbeing of our community.
Contact Details:
Child and Adolescent Health Service Recruitment Team
