Social Worker Senior - Boonah Hospital, Queensland Health

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Paid study leave

Salary packaging and super

Job summary

West Moreton Health is seeking a Senior Social Worker to provide high-level clinical leadership and evidence-based social work services within the West Moreton Health region, including Ipswich and Boonah facilities. You will operate as the sole Social Worker in a multidisciplinary team, guiding psychosocial care for consumers, families and carers.

The role requires after-hours availability 7 days a week and on-call rostering to respond to clinical emergencies across Ipswich Hospital and rural

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to deliver social work clinical services per AASW standards and ethics.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, CPD hours, and supervision.
• Ability to manage complex patient/client care with clinical independence and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level clinical leadership and psychosocial services.
• Lead as sole Social Worker within a multidisciplinary environment to optimise outcomes for consumers, families and carers.
• Be available for 7-day After Hours and on-call rosters for clinical emergencies across the West Moreton Health region.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Social work practice

Psychosocial assessment

Evidence-informed care

Advocacy

Professional development

Supervision

Independent decision making

Communication

Education

Social Work degree

AASW ethics knowledge

CPD compliance

Job description

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

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-acute care, 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 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.

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.

Social Worker Senior - Boonah Hospital, Queensland Health • Brisbane - West, Australia