Social Worker Senior - Boonah Hospital

Queensland Health; Boonah; On-site; AUD 139,138,000 - 152,914,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Paid study leave

Mentorship and CPD support

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Queensland Health's West Moreton Health division is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to provide high level clinical leadership within Boonah Hospital. The role operates part-time (60.8 hours per fortnight) and involves delivering evidence-based psychosocial care as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting consumers, families and carers across the West Moreton region.

The successful candidate will work across rural facilities with mandatory after-hours/on-call rosters to respond to clinical

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competency in delivering social work clinical services in accordance with AASW Code of Ethics and Professional Practice Standards
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and CPD hours
• Ability to manage complex patient care with professional independence and appropriate supervision

Responsibilities

• Provide high level clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team
• Deliver evidence-based social work services and psychosocial assessments
• Lead and advocate for consumers, families and carers to achieve optimal outcomes

Job description

Permanent Part-time – 60.8 hours per fortnight | $64.64 - $69.55 per hr

Lead psychosocial care and make a real impact at Boonah Hospital. As a social worker within a multidisciplinary team, you'll deliver expert clinical leadership and evidence-based care to support consumers, families and carers, driving positive outcomes across the local community.

About the role

The purpose of the role is to provide high level clinical leadership and evidence based Social Work clinical services in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Professional Practice Standards and Code of Ethics. Working as a sole Social Worker within a multidisciplinary environment, this position provides leadership to achieve optimum psychosocial outcomes for consumers families and carers within the West Moreton area.

The position may be required to work in various rural facilities across West Moreton Health. All positions are required to provide 7-day availability for After Hours, On‑call rostering to respond to clinical emergencies for patients who meet specified clinical criteria at Ipswich Hospital.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated competence and experience in delivering social work clinical services in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) Code of Ethics and Professional Practice Standards using well developed psychosocial assessments and intervention skills and specialist expertise in evidence informed clinical care, support and advocacy in the health care system.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership for active and ongoing professional development, research and supervision and to meet the CPD hours set by the AASW.
• Demonstrated competence in professional clinical practice across multiple specialities, adherence to defined service standards and the management of complex patient/client care, whilst exercising a degree of independence and professional decision making, accessing clinical practice supervision and guidance as required.

Mandatory Requirements

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acutecare, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services,and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.