About the roleAs the Social Work Professional Lead, you will provide professional governance, strategic leadership and workforce development for Social Workers across MNMH-TPCH, while maintaining an advanced clinical role within the Adult Inpatient Mental Health Service. Working closely with the Director of Social Work and multidisciplinary leaders, you will drive evidence-based practice, support service improvement initiatives and foster a culture of professional excellence.About youOur ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:Apply advanced-level clinical knowledge and skill regarding current Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in mental health treatment in the provision of clinical services to individuals and groups of consumers experiencing mental health concerns and complex needs in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Code of Ethics and qualified practice standards.Undertake advanced-level and non-routine clinical duties including the provision of specialist clinical advice; assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of complex care needs of consumers and integrating initiatives with a high degree of independence.Provide advanced clinical advice and professional advocacy to qualified and operational supervisors, relevant service managers and other stakeholders regarding issues affecting the profession and the delivery of profession and non-profession specific services across MNMH-TPCH.Collaboratively engage with other Social Work Professional Leads to provide clinical and professional leadership and consultancy in the development of clinical practices,



procedures and protocols within MNMH-TPCH in line with Social Work professional standards and evidence-based practice guidelines.Lead professional governance, strategic planning, advocacy, and service improvement activities for Social Work services within MNMH-TPCH, ensuring alignment with professional standards, quality frameworks, and contemporary practice.Benefits when working for Metro North Allied HealthFlexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increasesBenefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packagingAdditional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workersRewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areasValue driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balanceMetro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTEDThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Social Work Professional Lead - Mental Health (Brisbane City)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane City