Advanced Social Work Opportunities
1 day ago
The Social Work Department operates in accordance with the philosophy and goals of a leading healthcare provider. A focus on quality of life and participation in care is a primary goal of the Department. Social Work aims to identify and address psychosocial impacts of illness and hospitalisation for patients and their families by providing services that increase quality of life and participation in care.
Social Work provides services in a range of locations and clinical specialties including Trauma, Infectious Diseases, Cardiology, Cancer, General Medical Units, Aged Care and Neurosciences.
The Grade 1 Social Worker is perfect for new graduate social workers. The Grade 2 Social Worker will have at least three years of experience. The Social Worker is responsible for the provision of advanced social work services to patients and their families/significant others within the healthcare provider. This position aims to reduce length of stay in the acute hospital setting, prevent admissions to inpatient wards, coordinate hospital and community services, prevent re-admissions to emergency and improve patient outcomes and consumer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Liaise, actively engage and collaborate with health professionals, family members and community agencies.
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments through the use of clinical reasoning to formulate and facilitate timely quality discharge plans.
- Consult with colleagues and staff from other disciplines on issues relevant to patient care and provide advanced casework expertise to patients.
- Maintain and manage a complex caseload within the clinical unit and the social work department.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
- Bachelor of Social Work, or recognised equivalent
- Experience in an acute hospital setting is preferable
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and with families, exhibiting initiative and facilitative qualities
- Previous experience working within a hospital setting
- Knowledge of working within an Electronic medical record will be required for this role
Benefits
- Salary packaging
- Discounted private health insurance
- Onsite parking (subject to availability)
- Gym and library facilities (at one of the hospitals)
- Close to public transport and shops
Others
This healthcare provider is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community served. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with COVID-19 vaccination policies, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment Act 2020, healthcare workers in Category A or B roles are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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