Trauma Social Worker - Neurosurgery & Acute Care

Bayside Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Bayside Health, Alfred Care Group, is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Trauma Social Work Service at The Alfred. You will support Neurosurgery and trauma patients and families, handling complex psychosocial assessments and discharge planning in a high-volume hospital setting.

Based at The Alfred, this fixed-term role offers opportunities for advanced clinical development within one of Australia’s leading health services, with a focus on patient-centred care and multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Bachelor of Social Work or recognised equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in trauma social work or acute healthcare.
• Advanced knowledge of hospital systems and contemporary acute care practice.
• Expert social work assessment, intervention and care coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist social work services to Neurosurgery and trauma patients and families.
• Manage complex psychosocial assessments, adjustment support, crisis intervention and discharge planning.
• Be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering trauma care.
• Work across a fast-paced clinical environment where no two days are the same.
• Contribute to patient flow, service improvement and innovation initiatives.
• Support service delivery across clinical areas as required.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Trauma care experience

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

IT systems

Job description

Bayside Health, Alfred Care Group, is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Trauma Social Work Service at The Alfred. You will support Neurosurgery and trauma patients and families, handling complex psychosocial assessments and discharge planning in a high-volume hospital setting.

Based at The Alfred, this fixed-term role offers opportunities for advanced clinical development within one of Australia’s leading health services, with a focus on patient-centred care and multidisciplinary