Palliative Care Bereavement Social Worker/ Psychologist

Are you a talented Social Worker or Psychologist looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?

As the Bereavement Support Worker, you will be the clinical lead for the Bereavement Support in the Community service. The Social Worker/ Psychologist is an integral part of the MLHD Community Care Team and will work within the Palliative Care Team and closely with the Community Care Nursing team to identify and link clients who are receiving or who have received Palliative Care services and require bereavement support.

As the Bereavement Support Social Worker/ Psychologist, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinated support and bereavement follow up of family members/carers of patients of the MLHD Palliative Care Service.
• Consistent provision of information and psycho-education for bereaved family members/carers of patients of the MLHD Palliative Care Service
• Bereaved family members/carers have awareness of the available support services and resources, including the availability of bereavement counselling through MLHD for family members/carers of patients of the MLHD Palliative Care Service who meet referral criteria.
• Ensuring client/patient care is delivered within professional, organisational, legal and ethical boundaries and reflects evidence-based practice and knowledge and MLHD values.

Employment Type:Temporary Full Time (until 30 April Job Share Considered)

Position Classification: Social Worker – Level 3 | Psychologist

Remuneration:$77, $116,038.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours Per Week: up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ617509

Location: Location Negotiable (Virtual work arrangements are considered)

What MLHD offer:

• Relocation Assistance and Accommodation Support considerations - Assistance for interstate applicants to help you transition smoothly into our community
• Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Work-life balance – Flexible start and finish times, additional days off and hybrid working.
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

1. Tertiary qualification in Social Worker with eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Worker OR AHPRA registration as a Psychologist
2. Advanced Social Work/ Psychology clinical knowledge, skills and experience, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice.
3. Well-developed time management skills, written and verbal communication, and IT skills including an ability or willingness to use telehealth as a mode of delivery of clinical care

More Information:

1) Click here for the Position Description

  2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Molly Witenden – Palliative Care A/ Nure Unit Manger on for a confidential chat.

Applications close: 3 WEEKS

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

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