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Social Worker (Male)

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This position is responsible for providing Ad Hoc counselling and Psychosocial supports to clients presenting with a broad range of issues. These issues relate to self-esteem, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, anger and conflict management, grief and loss, stress-related physical illness, sleep, domestic violence, sexual health problems, relationship issues, alcohol and substance misuse.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions – Ad Hoc counselling / Psychosocial supports
  • Assessing client, providing service/crisis intervention and follow up as required
  • Participating and advocating for, and on behalf of clients
  • Providing referrals to access services relevant to individualised care needs
  • Liaising with Doctors and other support services (internal and external) to support clients to
    achieve their self-determined goals
  • Provide support for the client to engage in community service supports and ongoing mental
    health support
  • Complete all case plans/notes in Best Practice
  • Observe strict confidentiality, ensuring all organisational and client information is kept private
  • Develop and maintain clinically effective working relationships with referring agencies
  • Provide support to the multi-disciplinary team as required
  • Remain abreast of professional issues related to SEWB generally and specifically for Aboriginal and
    Torres Strait islander people

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE are strongly encouraged to apply for this role

Why work for TAIHS

TAIHS provides access to an employee assistance program and access to learning and development opportunities. Your employment experience with TAIHS will include work-life balance with competitive salary and benefits, leave entitlements, career progression opportunities and the chance to make a difference to the people and communities.

TAIHS is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity. The position involves working with a multicultural organisation where the majority of employees, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Employees demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people communicate effectively and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

To Apply:

Please read the current Position Description here

You must submit the below documentation.

  • CV/Resume
  • One page cover letter detailing how you will achieve success in the position

Applications Close: June 20th

Email: hr@taihs.net.au for more information