Social Worker Senior

Metro North Hospital & Health Service; Caboolture; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro North Hospital & Health Service is seeking a Senior Social Worker to provide high-level clinical social work services in the Adult and Paediatric Emergency Departments at Caboolture Hospital. You will support patients, families and carers facing acute psychosocial trauma, crisis, and complex issues, improving outcomes and access to care and supports.

The role involves evidence-based assessment, counselling and interventions across a broad range of presentations and contributing to

Qualifications

• Deliver advanced social work assessment, counselling and intervention services for patients experiencing complex psychosocial issues and trauma.
• Provide expert clinical decision-making and contribute to multidisciplinary case management in the Emergency Department.
• Advocate for patients and families while building relationships with healthcare providers and community agencies.
• Support education, mentoring and professional development for students and colleagues.
• Contribute to research, quality improvement and service development activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced social work assessment, counselling and intervention services for patients experiencing complex psychosocial issues and trauma.
• Provide expert clinical decision-making and contribute to multidisciplinary case management in the Emergency Department.
• Advocate for patients and families while building effective relationships with healthcare providers, community agencies and key stakeholders.
• Support education, mentoring and professional development for students, colleagues and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to research, quality improvement initiatives and service development activities that enhance patient care outcomes.

Skills

Advanced assessment

Counselling

Intervention

Crisis management

Advocacy

Education mentoring

Education

Bachelor/Master of Social Work

Job description

The Social Worker Senior provides high-level clinical social work services within the Adult and Paediatric Emergency Departments at Caboolture Hospital. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the role supports patients, families and carers experiencing acute psychosocial trauma, sudden illness, crisis situations and complex psychosocial issues, helping to optimise outcomes and access to healthcare and community supports.

The successful candidate will deliver evidence-based assessment, counselling and intervention services across a broad range of presentations including domestic and family violence, sexual assault, major trauma, child protection, elder abuse, homelessness, frailty, bereavement and grief. This role also contributes to clinical leadership, education, service improvement, research and multidisciplinary case management within a fast-paced emergency care environment.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Deliver advanced social work assessment, counselling and intervention services for patients experiencing complex psychosocial issues and trauma.
• Provide expert clinical decision-making and contribute to multidisciplinary case management in the Emergency Department.
• Advocate for patients and families while building effective relationships with healthcare providers, community agencies and key stakeholders.
• Support education, mentoring and professional development for students, colleagues and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to research, quality improvement initiatives and service development activities that enhance patient care outcomes.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED