* Provide optimal clinical interventions for patients in need of social work. This includes effective psychosocial assessment, risk assessment, goal setting, intervention, liaison and discharge planning* Communicate assessment and treatment outcomes to nursing, medical and other Allied Health staff via documentation and relevant meetings* Provision of discipline specific knowledge, skills, consultation and resources* Supervision of staff and students as required* Participation in quality improvement activities* Bachelor of Social Work Degree/ Qualifying Masters Degree* Eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)* Current Victorian Drivers License* Advanced social work skills as evidenced by four or more years post- qualifying professional experience in an inpatient hospital setting* Demonstrated knowledge of the application of social work theory, practice frameworks and principles, in the context of the current health care environment* Experience with NDIS applications and My Aged Care* Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain* A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs* Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling* A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off* Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities* Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!* Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation* Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals* Culture of continuous improvement* Provide optimal clinical interventions for patients in need of social work. This includes effective psychosocial assessment, risk assessment, goal setting, intervention, liaison and discharge planning* Communicate assessment and treatment outcomes to nursing, medical and other Allied Health staff via documentation and relevant meetings* Provision of discipline specific knowledge, skills, consultation and resources* Establishment and maintenance of resource knowledge relevant to the role* Participate in or lead relevant daily handover, case review and team meetings* Actively participate in the evaluation of the effectiveness of social work in the at home service model including data collection and quality activities as required* Supervision of staff and students as required* Participation in quality improvement activities* Attendance and participation in key meetings, supervision, education and training programs* Perform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM* Comply with all SVHM policies, procedures, by laws and directions* Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of Conduct* Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed* Participate in the annual SVHM performance review process* Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business* Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions* Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance* Attend clinical orientation upon commencement* Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover* Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior clinical staff as appropriate.* Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken* Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures* Complete annual clinical competencies* Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake clinical work* Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriate and in a timely manner* Collaborate and clearly communicate with patients/clients and the healthcare team* Participate in clinical risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to-day work* Ensure consumers receive information in an appropriate and accessible format* Actively support consumers to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care* Ensure consumers are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback* Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually* Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement* As required, comply with fit-testing and PPE requirements* Participate in reporting and analysis of safety and quality data including risks or hazards,* Report any hazards, near misses and incidents (regardless of whether an injury occurred or not) into Riskman* Identify and report any variance to expected standard and minimising the risk of adverse outcomes* Bachelor of Social Work Degree/ Qualifying Masters Degree* Eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW)* Current Victorian Drivers License* 2 years acute or subacute experience* Advanced social work skills as evidenced by four or more years post- qualifying professional experience in an inpatient hospital setting* Demonstrated knowledge of the application of social work theory, practice frameworks and principles, in the context of the current health care environment* Experience with NDIS applications and My Aged Care* Highly developed interpersonal skills. These should incorporate qualities of excellent communication (verbal and written) and skills in collaboration, negotiation and conflict management* Demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary teams, at an advanced level* Well developed individual, family work and crisis intervention and care planning skills* The ability to identify, plan and implement and evaluate new service strategies* Demonstrated commitment to staff and/or student supervision* Evidence of ongoing commitment to professional development* Knowledge of, and ability to participate in quality improvement activities and develop strategies to market the work of the profession in the organisation, and beyond* Evidence of understanding of research/evaluation principles* Ability to work in accordance with the values of the Ministry of Mary Aikenhead* Established computer literacy skills* Higher degree or other training relevant to the role* Other relevant studiesSt Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a Catholic not-for-profit healthcare provider with a reputation for compassionate care and world-leading innovation. Part of the St Vincent's Health Australia group, we are a leading tertiary teaching hospital providing a comprehensive suite of services including acute medical and surgical services, emergency and critical care, aged care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative and residential care.Operating from 18 sites across greater Melbourne, this includes a major teaching, academic research and tertiary referral centre situated in Fitzroy, a soon to be established Rapid Access Hub at St Vincent's Hospital on The Park, St George's Health Service Kew, palliative care at Caritas Christi Hospice, as well as aged care, correctional health, mental health and community centres, pathology collection centres, general practice services and dialysis satellite centres. We continue to be at the forefront of care for Victoria's most in-need communities.Employing more than 7,000 staff and with over 880 beds in daily use, the core aim of SVHM is to improve the patient experience through better access, superior outcomes and a more efficient and responsive health service.#J-18808-Ljbffr