Locum Hospital Social Worker – Mid December or 5th January start
* Mid December or 5th January start
* Flights covered and free accommodation
* Locum rates up to $75 per hour + super
Experienced Social Worker required for this NT service. This is a remote 60-bed hospital. The service requires high-level skills as a sole social worker and demonstrated cultural competence working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population. There is a high incidence of domestic and family violence, child neglect and abuse reporting, and statutory child removal.
To be considered, you must have:
* Experience NOT including placements providing clinical social work services within a hospital setting (Emergency Department), including crisis intervention and short-term support
* Strong knowledge and experience in domestic and family violence risk assessment, safety planning and support services
* Experience working with child protection concerns, including mandatory reporting requirements and liaising with relevant agencies
* Willingness to work extended hours, including weekends and after-hours shifts, on call
* This role is NOT suitable for new graduates or candidates who don't have PAID hospital experience
Cases include:
* Sexual violence
* ED presentations
* Crisis response (adults and paediatrics)
* Guardianship
* Advocacy
* NDIS applications
* Inpatients only – ED, acute wards – general medical, surgical, palliative care, rehabilitation, maternity and paediatrics
* Strong crisis response experience with victims of domestic and sexual violence
* Opportunity to join a team of clinicians at different levels from Director, Team leaders, SWs, DTs, OTs, PTs, SPs, AHAs, ALOs, Admin
* Mid December or 5th January for 3-4 weeks + possible extension
This role requires you to be eligible for AASW membership. Overseas-trained Social Workers, please do not respond unless your qualifications have been assessed by the AASW.
A driving license is required for this role.
Return flights reimbursed (up to $1200) and free accommodation for locums.
To apply for this role or to enquire about our other vacancies, please contact Rachael – Allied Health Division Lead at CC Medical on *** or email ********@ccjobs.com.au. My contactable days are Monday – Friday. If you need to contact me over the weekend, please send an email.
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