Social Worker

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full time

About the role
The Renal Outpatient Social Worker's primary responsibilities are to help patients and family members adjust to the diagnosis of CKD / ESKD, help patients manage the multiple daily demands of treatment and self-care, promote quality of life, and provide support, education, and counselling at all stages of the disease.
This position provides psychosocial assessment and works in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to incorporate psycho-social needs in planning care; assists in developing resources to meet patient needs; participates in patient and family orientation, education, and in-service activities to promote understanding of the psychosocial impact of chronic kidney disease.
About you
- Demonstrated competence and experience in delivering Social Work clinical services in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) Code of Ethics and Professional Practice Standards using well developed psychosocial assessments and intervention skills and practice evidence informed clinical care, counselling, group work and advocacy in the health care system.
- Demonstrated commitment and leadership for active and ongoing professional development and supervision to meet the CPD hours set by the AASW.
- Demonstrated competence in professional clinical practice and adherence to defined service standards and the management of complex patient care, whilst exercising a degree of independence and professional decision making, accessing clinical practice supervision and guidance as required.
- Demonstrated effective written communication skills including psychosocial assessments, correspondence with service providers and clinical reports and the provision of practice within the medico legal requirements.
- Demonstrated competence in communication, negotiation, consultation, advocacy and interpersonal skills to be independent in effective problem-solving including conflict resolution and to work cooperatively with other professionals and contribute positively in all interactions in the workplace at all levels.

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- Vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO.12/21and the Queensland Health Human Resources Policy B70.

About West Moreton
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

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