Social Worker - Senior (Chronic Disease And Post Acute Programs)

This position will provide high-level clinical social work services, as a member of a community-based multidisciplinary team, within Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, to adult clients accessing Chronic Disease and Post Acute Programs.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Social Worker – Senior (Chronic Disease and Post Acute Programs) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

 You will

• Demonstrate extensive clinical experience and expertise in Chronic Disease and Post-acute client care
• Identify and assess the complex bio-psychosocial and counselling needs of clients/consumers families and carers
• Demonstrate experience in the delivery of group education and therapy programs particularly Mindfulness/Acceptance and Commitment Therapy based programs or similar
• Apply high-level independent professional judgement, problem solving and decision making in managing a complex caseload
• Monitor service delivery and actively contribute to the development of Chronic Disease and Post Acute Programs and Social Work quality activities, research, clinical practices, procedures and protocols

 About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

 Salary

• Permanent part time
• Base salary ranging from $62.75 - $67.53 per hour + 12.75% super

About Us

Chronic Disease and Post Acute Programs provide comprehensive multidisciplinary, community-based services to adult clients over the age of 18 years. The services are based at Robina and Helensvale, offering group-based education and exercise programs, and individual therapy sessions which can be delivered in centre or within the client's home 

 About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

 How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Thursday, 14 March 2024

 Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

 Job Ad reference: GC548652

 Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.