Social Worker

Pindara Private Hospital; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth programs

Ramsay Rewards

Flexible rostering

Counselling support

Job summary

Ramsay Health Care is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary team on a permanent part-time basis. You will conduct bio-psychosocial and mental health assessments for acute medical and surgical inpatients, coordinating care and discharge planning with a strong emphasis on timely intervention.

You will work autonomously on the wards and collaboratively in a job-share role, facilitating family meetings and brief counselling sessions as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work degree or equivalent qualification
• Current eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or equivalent professional body
• Demonstrated experience in acute hospital social work practice, including care coordination and discharge planning
• Autonomy to work independently on the wards and collaboratively in a job share role
• Experienced with facilitating family meetings, consultations and/brief single session counselling sessions
• Proven ability to conduct thorough assessments and develop effective intervention strategies in a timely manner or within 24 hours of referral
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information clearly
• Understanding of hospital social work role and scope of practice within a large health organisation
• Ability to use clinical reasoning to identify and prioritise social barriers to discharge in inpatient settings
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and independently as required
• Proficiency in case management and documentation practices
• Commitment to integrity and professionalism in challenging situations
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

• Provide bio-psychosocial, mental health and risk assessments and intervention for acute medical and surgical inpatients
• Coordinate care and facilitate timely discharge planning
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient goals and ensure safe transitions
• Engage with families, provide counselling when appropriate, and document care plans thoroughly

Skills

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Autonomy

Interpersonal communication

Acute hospital social work

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our friendly multidisciplinary team on a permanent part-time basis. In this role, you will provide bio-psychosocial, mental health and risk assessmentsand intervention for acute medical and surgical inpatients. Your expertise in care coordination, assessment, and community resource navigation will be instrumental in helping clients achieve their goals and enhance their quality of life.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Social Work degree or equivalent qualification
• Current eligibility for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or equivalent professional body
• Demonstrated experience in acute hospital social work practice, including care coordination and discharge planning
• Demonstrates a high level of autonomy to work independently on the wards and collaboratively in a job share role
• Experienced with facilitating family meetings,consultations and/brief single session counselling sessions
• Proven ability to conduct thorough assessments and develop effective intervention strategiesin a timely manner/or within 24 hours of referral
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information clearly
• Displaysa sound understanding of the hospital social work role and the scope of practice within a large health organisation
• Has the ability to use clinical reasoning to identify and prioritise any social barriers to discharge (and how to address them in an inpatient setting)
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and independently as required
• Proficiency in case management and documentation practices
• Displaysa willingness to act with integrity and professionalism if any personal or ethical conflicts arise within the professional setting
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to analyse complex situations

What’s in it for You?
At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your careerwith recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every daywith Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mindwith lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balancethrough flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home paythrough novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.