Social Worker - St Luke's Hospital, Launceston
Join the dynamic team at Calvary Clinic. 13 bed inpatient mental health unit with attached day therapy program
Make a difference at one of Australia's leading health care providers
Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
Part time position, 30 hours per fortnight
Family friendly flexible work hours available
Please note, sponsorship is not available
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our skilled multidisciplinary teams to provide social work services across Palliative care, Medical and surgical ward areas. The role will include psychosocial assessment and provision of social work interventions including counselling, discharge planning, case management, advance care planning, assistance with financial and accommodation issues, referrals to community agencies, carer support, family violence risk assessments and guardianship.
**Your main duties will include**:
Primary focus on delivery of out patient day therapy group programs
Opportunity for development of inpatient therapy programs
Therapeutic support for Calvary Clinic staff including provision of education and in service program
What you bring
Mental health social worker or equivalent with eligibility for AASW registration
Therapeutic group skills
Conflict resolution skills
Sound understanding of mental illness and recovery framework
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Why work for Calvary?
Joining us is your opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact to our community in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.
**Your benefits**:
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you
**Please note the following**:
Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.