OverviewJoin to apply for the Senior Social Worker role at Metro South Health.Empower recovery as a Senior Social Worker in the Adult Acute Inpatient Mental Health team.
Lead, mentor and deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary environment at Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Full-time and part-time opportunities available.About Your RoleAs a Senior Social Worker, you will provide evidence-based clinical services to patients in the Adult Acute Psychiatric Unit at Princess Alexandra Hospital.
You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient care, contribute to service development, and provide guidance to emerging clinicians.In This Role, You WillDeliver advanced Social Work assessments, interventions, and discharge planning.Act as a clinical reference point within the team, applying independent clinical judgement.Support and mentor HP3 Social Workers, students and Allied Health Assistants.Lead quality improvement initiatives and contribute to research activities.Build strong partnerships with patients, carers, and community organisations to support recovery and care continuity.About YouYou are a collaborative and compassionate leader with the ability to manage complex cases and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
Your experience in mental health settings and advanced clinical decision-making allows you to thrive in fast-paced environments.You Will BringTertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for AASW membership.Demonstrated experience in complex clinical case management in mental health.High-level communication and negotiation skills, with a consumer-centred approach.Proven ability to mentor and supervise junior clinicians and students.Experience leading quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives.Commitment to professional development and fostering a culture of learning.What We Can Offer YouRenowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.Opportunity to build a long-term career with opportunities to learn and grow.Benefits of working in Queensland's public health system, including generous leave entitlements, salary packages, salary packaging, career development allowances, and wellness programs.About Metro South HealthMetro South Addiction and Mental Health Services provide inpatient, hospital-based and community mental health and alcohol & drug services.
We promote a consumer and carer focus and aim to deliver integrated care across the continuum of addiction and mental health services.Values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Engagement, Excellence.
We celebrate diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.Equity and DiversityWe encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientations, and family responsibilities to apply.Location and Job DetailsLocation: Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, QueenslandEmployment type: Part-time or Full-timeSeniority level: Mid-Senior level
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📌 Senior Social Worker
🏢 Metro South Health
📍 Brisbane