Acute Social Worker - Discharge Planning & Impact

SA Health; South Australia; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Part-time options

Job summary

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Social Work and Counselling Services is seeking a Social Worker to provide assessment, intervention and discharge planning within a multidisciplinary team in an acute care setting.

You will connect patients with the right services and resources to achieve positive outcomes, while supporting families and contributing to performance targets in line with organisational goals.

Qualifications

• Extensive clinical experience in early assessment and discharge planning of patients.
• Eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to achieving performance targets in activity, quality, and development goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide early assessment within a multidisciplinary team approach.
• Develop, negotiate and deliver psychosocial services for consumers.
• Involve patients and families in assessment and early discharge planning.
• Provide information regarding discharge planning and ongoing care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Written and oral communication

Ability to work in multidisciplinary 팀

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Social Work and Counselling Services is seeking a Social Worker to provide assessment, intervention and discharge planning within a multidisciplinary team in an acute care setting.

You will connect patients with the right services and resources to achieve positive outcomes, while supporting families and contributing to performance targets in line with organisational goals.