About The Role
The Senior Social Worker will deliver high level clinical social work services as part of a sub-acute, rapid response medical model of care for patients with chronic conditions. The position will provide leadership in the coordination and delivery of evidence-based social work services across the care continuum including acute, community and primary care services.
This role is required to deliver tailored supports and interventions in alternative settings to high-risk chronic condition patients to prevent possible hospitalisations and reduce hospital length of stay.
About You
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated high level expertise and skills in delivering assessment, intervention and independent decision making reflecting evidence-informed interventions to adults to ensure the maintenance of social work practice standards.
- Demonstrated high level of professional leadership using problem-solving skills applied to a complex caseload of adult inpatients and working across clinical streams and cross-discipline involvement where appropriate, whilst exercising a high degree of independence and professional decision making.
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills in providing multidisciplinary care in a complex environment including psychosocial assessments, management of clinical documentation, consultation advice, reports and high-level advocacy to contribute to service and caseload management within the team.
- Providing a high level of clinical leadership in the supervision and development of staff including supporting effective and highly accountable social work practice and active ongoing career development.
- Providing high quality social work advice to assist transdisciplinary care by effectively integrating the social work perspective and collaboration as required to improve health outcomes.
Mandatory Requirements
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia for a Social Worker; eligibility of AASW membership. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
- This role provides health, counselling and support services that may require a blue card.
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the southeast region, with community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS)
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your cover letter, CV or resume including two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Other information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Seniority level
- Not Applicable
Employment type
- Part-time
Job function
- Other
Industries
- Hospitals and Health Care
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