Aboriginal Health Social Worker – Hospital & Community

Department of Health, Tasmania; Riverside; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

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Job summary

North West Regional Hospital in Tasmania is seeking a Social Worker - Aboriginal Health to provide culturally safe social work services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients across the North West region.

The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, assessing psychosocial needs, and supporting connections to relevant services in accordance with AASW ethics.

Qualifications

• Aboriginality and sound knowledge of health issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Ability to promote and champion health system improvements for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers.
• Ability to build effective relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, provide and evaluate culturally safe social work services for inpatients and outpatients at North West Regional Hospital and Mersy Community Hospital.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
• Ensure psychosocial needs are assessed and patients connected with appropriate services.

Job description

North West Regional Hospital in Tasmania is seeking a Social Worker - Aboriginal Health to provide culturally safe social work services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients across the North West region.

The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, assessing psychosocial needs, and supporting connections to relevant services in accordance with AASW ethics.