Social Worker

**About the Role**

The role will primarily see you working in the mental health unit (Keith Payne Unit) and the Inpatient Rehabilitation Ward.

The Keith Payne Unit (KPU) comprises a 31-bed Inpatient Ward, Day Centre and Outpatient Clinic that is committed to the health care of the Veteran community. We are seeking a Social Worker and / or Psychologist with suitable mental health experience to provide a trauma-informed approach to care. The position requires effective mental health skills applied to assist patients and their families/carers, through individual therapy and group facilitation, including outpatient programs and inpatient group sessions.

The role also provides an opportunity to work in the Rehabilitation Unit providing psycho-social support regarding adjustment to health conditions, mental health and support to families. The role will appeal to someone who is seeking to be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team in a private hospital setting.

**About You**

This role requires a dedicated clinician with experience in mental health assessment, evidence-based treatment, and recovery-oriented care for consumers and their families/carers. Counselling skills to support issues of grief, loss and adjustment to acute health conditions are also highly valued.

**Key Selection Criteria**:

- Bachelor of Social Work / Psychology degree.
- Membership with relevant professional association (Eligible for AASW or AHPRA registration).
- Clinical experience in mental health and/or hospital setting.
- Previous experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Clinical skills and experience in providing mental health assessment and evidence-based treatments for mental health (individual and/or group facilitation).
- Counselling skills to support consumers and families with adjustment to health conditions and managing psychosocial stressors
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of clients and customers.
- Accurate and timely completion of administration and documentation requirements.
- Demonstrated practical skills in discharge planning and community referral.

**Desirable Criteria**:

- Accredited Mental Health Social Worker/ Psychologist qualification.
- Post-graduate qualification.
- Specialised knowledge of the needs of the Veteran community and mental health legislation.
- Group facilitation skills.

**What’s in it for you?**
- **Professional Advancement**:Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
- **Discounts**:Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
- **Health and Wellbeing**:Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support.
- **Leisure/Social/Financial**:Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

**Requirements**:

- _Must provide a _National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

**To Apply