Apply now Job no: 502370Work type: PermanentLocation: TownsvilleCategories: Social WorkAbout the roleExciting opportunity to join Mater Health team as a casual Social Worker based at Mater Private Hospital Townsville. Join a dynamic team delivering evidence-based social work services in the Acute and Rehabilitation setting. Utilise your high-level problem-solving skills to ensure optimal psychosocial outcomes for patients, families, and carers. Work autonomously with minimal clinical supervision.Deliver highly skilled Social Work clinical services in accordance with professional practice standards. Your role will involve:Assessing diverse psychosocial needs of patients, families, and caregivers to identify clinical risksProviding diverse interventions to maximise health and psychosocial outcomesAdvocating for equity in healthcare access and addressing client needsWorking autonomously with minimal clinical supervisionApplying independent professional judgment to design, implement, and evaluate interventionsCollaborating with multidisciplinary teams for optimal health outcomesContributing to the development of clinical practices and protocolsAdvocating for Social Work as a clinical specialty and providing advice to senior managersCollaborating with government and non-government service providers for improved community health outcomesMonitoring and reporting on clinical practices and participating in research and quality improvement activitiesAbout youWe are seeking candidates who possess the following:Proven competence in providing Social Work services, particularly in case coordination, within a rehabilitation and acute hospital environmentDemonstrated knowledge of local services and experience in referral for services, such as Disability services, My Aged Care, and NDISEffective communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues, contributing to the multidisciplinary teamAbility to independently manage caseload responsibilities, measure outcomes and contribute to continuous quality improvementUnderstanding and promotion of our mission, philosophy, and values in Social Work service provisionCommitment to ongoing professional development through continuing educationMater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVEVia salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home payAccess to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packagingAccess to leading education and professional development via Mater EducationAccess to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teamsDiscounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/OtherUnlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness PassportAccess to on-site, discounted parkingDiscounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venuesMater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.Advertised: 24 Jan 2025 E. Australia Standard TimeApplications close:
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