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• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Forensic Mental Health – Northgate
• Salary: $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP3
• Ongoing Full-Time

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a passionate and experienced Social Worker looking for a rewarding career opportunity to join our Forensic Mental Health inpatient service.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

The Forensic inpatient unit provides a range of recovery orientated and treatment services, therapy and educative programs to consumers, family and carers during the period of admission. The inpatient unit works closely with community mental health services, other community systems of support and care and across the justice system.

The inpatient unit offers clinical case assessment and management, rehabilitation and crisis intervention services to consumers who are either sentenced or awaiting sentencing or those found Not Guilty By Reason of Mental Impairment under s269 of the Criminal Law Consolidation (Mental Impairment) Amendment Act 1995.

As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive psychosocial assessments, counselling and case management services to clients with complex mental health needs. Your expertise will be instrumental in facilitating their successful reintegration into the community, ensuring they receive the support and resources necessary for their recovery journey.

In this challenging yet fulfilling role, you will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists and nurses. Your exceptional communication skills and ability to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds will be invaluable assets in fostering trust and delivering person-centred care.

To be eligible for this position, you must hold an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

About You:

Are you a dedicated, compassionate, enthusiastic and experienced Social Worker looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

Your commitment to ethical practice, cultural sensitivity and a deep understanding of the legal and policy frameworks surrounding forensic mental health are essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows. 

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (e.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 889404

Enquiries:

Elaina Priori

Senior Social Worker

Phone: (08) 7425 5262

E-mail: elaina.priori@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

3 January 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description:

 889404 - Senior Social Worker - Forensic Mental Health - AHP3 - role description.pdf

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.