Emergency Social Worker (Grade 2) – Trauma & ED

Alfred Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Alfred Health in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Social Worker Grade 2 to join the Emergency Department and Trauma Units at The Alfred. The role focuses on rapid psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, and coordinated care to prevent unnecessary admissions and support timely discharge.

You will embed in the Trauma Service one day per week and rotate shifts across ED with coverage until 7.00pm during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Advanced social work skills and experience evidenced by 3+ years post qualifying.
• Understanding health patients and their diverse needs in hospital settings.
• Advanced knowledge of hospital admission and discharge planning processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced acute hospital environment and crisis contexts.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced social work service to patients and families in trauma/ED.
• Complete psychosocial assessments and initial case management on discharge.
• Triage elderly patients and support discharge planning.
• Handle complex cases including mental health, family violence, and risk issues.
• Work in ED and Trauma units with rotating shifts to cover peak demand.

Skills

Advanced social work

Discharge planning

Crisis response

Patient assessment

Job description

Alfred Health in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Social Worker Grade 2 to join the Emergency Department and Trauma Units at The Alfred. The role focuses on rapid psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, and coordinated care to prevent unnecessary admissions and support timely discharge.

You will embed in the Trauma Service one day per week and rotate shifts across ED with coverage until 7.00pm during peak periods.