Social Worker

**About The Role**

We are seeking Social Worker to join our compassionate, dedicated team at **Ramsay Clinic New Farm on a** **permanent part-time basis**. With our focus on providing patient-centered care, our Social Workers play a crucial role in supporting patients in hospital settings.

You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team on our inpatient unit, working with experienced healthcare professionals to identify patient needs and develop appropriate care plans. You will be responsible for providing emotional support, counselling and practical assistance to patients and their families to ensure a smooth discharge.

**About You**

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

**Your Skills and Experience**
- A bachelor's or master's degree in social work.
- Relevant experience working as a Social Worker in a hospital setting, with experience in an acute ward setting.
- Eligible to be an accredited member of AASW.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills with consumers, their families and all health care professionals.
- Ability to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary & psychiatry team including internal and external agencies.
- Ability to work independently, flexibly and manage time effectively, prioritize competing demands.
- Knowledge of the Aged Care & NDIS sector will be highly regarded.
- Demonstrated work within scope of care

**Desirable Criteria**:

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

**About Us**

Ramsay Clinic New Farm is a dedicated mental health care facility in Brisbane and a leader in the provision of private mental health care in Australia.

We offer a comprehensive range of inpatient and day and community programs that specialise in the treatment of general mental health, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, personality disorders and trauma.

Ramsay is a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of 'People Caring for People' since 1964.

**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**

For enquiries, please contact**:Cecily Williams**, Director of Allied Health