ICU Social Work Lead — Advanced Care & Discharge

Alfred Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Onsite car & bike parking

Fitness Passport access

ProSport onsite fitness facility

KU Children’s Services childcare

Job summary

Bayside Health, a public health service serving metropolitan Melbourne and surrounding regions, is seeking an ICU Clinical Lead Social Worker to guide the Social Work team in The Alfred Hospital ICU. You will deliver advanced psychosocial assessments, complex discharge planning, and leadership in a high-risk clinical setting.

Applicants should have an approved Social Work degree, AASW eligibility, and at least 10 years hospital social work experience, with a Masters or working towards it.

Qualifications

• Approved degree in Social Work with eligibility for AASW membership.
• Post-qualifying hospital social work experience.
• Minimum 10 years hospital social work experience.
• Knowledge of current hospital social work practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ICU Social Work team within The Alfred Hospital ICU.
• Develop and implement a new model of care for Social work in the ICU.
• Provide advanced psychosocial assessments and timely discharge plans.
• Identify and intervene in riskissues (e.g., family violence, child safety).
• Liaise with health professionals, families and community agencies.
• Maintain an advanced caseload and participate in weekend coverage.

Skills

ICU Leadership

Social Work Leadership

Psychosocial Assessment

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Approved degree in Social Work

Masters level qualification or in progress

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Bayside Health, a public health service serving metropolitan Melbourne and surrounding regions, is seeking an ICU Clinical Lead Social Worker to guide the Social Work team in The Alfred Hospital ICU. You will deliver advanced psychosocial assessments, complex discharge planning, and leadership in a high-risk clinical setting.

Applicants should have an approved Social Work degree, AASW eligibility, and at least 10 years hospital social work experience, with a Masters or working towards it.