Senior Social Worker
Senior Social Worker – CAMHS (North Dublin)
Our client is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) team in North Dublin. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional passionate about supporting young people with mental health challenges in a multidisciplinary setting.
About the Role:
As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a key role in providing specialist mental health support to children, adolescents, and their families. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, risk evaluations, and therapeutic interventions, while working collaboratively with a team of clinicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other professionals.
Key Responsibilities for the Senior Social Worker:
- Provide specialist social work interventions for young people experiencing mental health difficulties.
- Conduct psychosocial and risk assessments to guide care planning.
- Support families by offering guidance, crisis intervention, and advocacy.
- Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary CAMHS team to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Liaise with external agencies, including schools, social services, and community organisations.
- Maintain accurate case records and contribute to service development initiatives.
Requirements of the Senior Social Worker:
- A recognised social work qualification and CORU registration.
- A minimum of three years post-qualification experience, with at least one year in a mental health setting.
- Experience working with children, adolescents, and families facing complex mental health challenges.
- Strong skills in risk assessment, crisis intervention, and therapeutic work.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- A full driving licence is desirable but not essential.
What’s on Offer:
- HSE-aligned salary based on experience
- Supportive multidisciplinary environment
- Ongoing training and professional development
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in youth mental health services
Contact Us:
If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please send a copy of your CV to nadams@medforce.ie
If you refer a candidate to us who is successfully hired, we can offer you a €150 thank you bonus! T&C’s apply!
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