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Social worker (inpatient mental health)

Melbourne
Delmont Private Hospital
Social Worker
Posted: 15 June
Offer description

Delmont Private Hospital is an independently owned 88 bed private mental health facility providing treatment to patients across General Acute Adult Psychiatry, Substance Use and Addiction, Young Adults and Aged Psychiatry. With a holistic inpatient program and an extensive Day Program, Outreach Service and Consulting Suite, Delmont has over 90 Doctors treating a range of mental health disorders.

About The Role:

The Inpatient Therapy Program offers specific group and individual evidence based therapy to patients across General Acute Adult Psychiatry, Substance Abuse & Addiction and Aged Psychiatry programs.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced (5 years minimum) Social Worker with NDIS, My Aged Care and Mental Health experience to work across all programs. This role is responsible for providing effective, high quality 1-1 social work and welfare service delivery to assist our patients, their families and carers. Experience and interest in providing group therapy is not essential but desirable

What we are looking for:

Liaise with external stakeholders to facilitate services and/or accommodation through NDIS or My Aged Care Systems

Assist with patient centred care, treatment, risk and capacity assessments, education and robust discharge planning.

Provide effective and relevant welfare service assistance for patients, families and carers using clinical and professional interventions

Actioning referrals to community services, NDIS and My Aged care supports

Conducting patient and carer consultations, family meetings as required

Contribute to the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of group programs

Liaise with stakeholders to oversee the efficient, high quality delivery of Social Work across the hospital.

Skills and Experience:

Approved degree in Social Work and AASW registration

Minimum 5 years experience working in a hospital, Aged Care or Community setting

Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders

Ability to problem solve, manage, improve and make decisions in the planning and allocation of resources to ensure optimal outcomes

Proven multi tasking, problem solving and time management skills

Highly professional with an empathetic, respectful and approachable manner

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi disciplinary team

Renumeration:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and as per the relevant DelmontEA.

Competitive remuneration (commensurate with qualifications and experience), free onsite parking, subsidised meals, employee assistance program

Excellent working conditions and support from a multi-disciplinary team

Workplace training and education, career development and opportunity to grow and play a key role in future growth and success

Requirements:

All Delmont Hospital Employees are required to be vaccinated against Influenza with a TGA approved vaccine and must provide evidence of their vaccination status. This is in accordance with the Secretary Directions and Ministerial Directions of the Department of Health and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.

All Delmont Hospital Employees are strongly recommended to be vaccinated and up to date with COVID-19 as per ATAGI guidance and the Australian Immunisation Handbook.

Delmont supports a facility-wide risk-based workforce immunisation program consistent with the current immunisation requirements for health care workers.

Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed once received.


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Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a social worker? Which of the following statements best describes your Covid-19 vaccination status?

Delmont Private Hospital is an independently owned psychiatric facility in Glen Iris, Melbourne. We provide first class psychiatric care and treatment of addictions, with a range of therapeutic programs suited to individual needs.

We offer a broad range of services within both inpatient and day programs, including substance use and addiction, aged and general psychiatry. Our treatment regimes are complete and holistic, including art therapy, exercise programs and educational sessions in either group or individual settings. Delmont Private Hospital is a pleasant and private environment where patients can feel assured they will receive care that is dignified, professional and personal.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Delmont Private Hospital is an independently owned psychiatric facility in Glen Iris, Melbourne. We provide first class psychiatric care and treatment of addictions, with a range of therapeutic programs suited to individual needs.

We offer a broad range of services within both inpatient and day programs, including substance use and addiction, aged and general psychiatry. Our treatment regimes are complete and holistic, including art therapy, exercise programs and educational sessions in either group or individual settings. Delmont Private Hospital is a pleasant and private environment where patients can feel assured they will receive care that is dignified, professional and personal.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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