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Social Worker - Launceston
Permanent Part time and Casual positions available
Calvary St Luke's and St Vincent's Hospitals
Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
About the role
The role of the Social Worker is responsible for developing, providing and evaluating Social Work intervention for inpatient clients in the Calvary Clinic and other wards as necessary in accordance with the policies and procedures, mission and values of the organisation.
We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our skilled multidisciplinary teams to provide social work services across palliative care, medical and surgical ward areas. The role will include psychological assessment and provision of social work innervations including counselling, discharge planning, case management, referrals to community agencies, undertaking administrative, consultative, educational and supervisory tasks as required.
About you
Degree in Social Work
Experience in hospital social work, palliative care, case management and or aged care
Current accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) as outlined by the AASW
A demonstrated ability to provide a high standard of evidence based intervention to patients within the mental health stream
Previous experience in running of groups in a mental health setting is desirable
Committed to ongoing professional development
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and their relatives and health professionals who provide services within healthcare organisations and the wider community
For further information please contact Rachel Reay on (03) 6332 4999 or email Rachel.Reay@calvarycare.org.au
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you
Apply now to start your career in an organisation that is making a positive difference in the community.
Please note the following:
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.
