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Job Description
Your Role at St John of God Bendigo Hospital
You will work alongside the multidisciplinary team to provide clinical social work services to clients/patients using evidence based clinical practice skills. Ensures practice is in accordance to the Australian Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics and Practice Guidelines and SJGHC policies and guidelines.
The Position
Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills in assessment planning implementing and evaluating Social Work interventions.
Provide Social work services to DVA TAC and Workcover patients
Actively intervene with appropriate counseling support education community liaison and referrals
Actively participate and where appropriate lead family meetings.
Participate in multidisciplinary service approach for clients including contributing to the evaluation of the Social Work service and Clinical Specialty.
Deliver patientcentered care building health literacy and promoting selfmanagement.
Demonstrate reflective practice and commitment to professional development.
Supports Social Work service by communicating issues and ideas for enhancing the service.
Supports the profession through Social Work student learning.
Liaise with compensable bodies financial institutions and external care agencies where appropriate
Liaise with patients and their Carers to identify social support requirements
Contribute to effective and efficient patient discharge planning via timely collaboration and communication with the multidisciplinary team the patient and their Carers.
You will have relevant Tertiary qualification in Social Work eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Work and demonstrate skills in social work assessment case management and discharge planning.
Social worker with mental health Credentials and eligible for a provider number will be preferred.
To succeed strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills are essential. A proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team enhances project effectiveness and fosters a positive working environment.
Above all people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values
We can offer you
Salary: $68802 $95126 (pro data basis for part time) 11.5 superannuation
Permanent Part time position available up to 64 hours a fortnight
Salary packaging up to $18550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage rent meal entertainment holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
Novated leasing
work related expenses
selfeducation and
additional superannuation
A healthy worklife balance through flexible work options and wellbeing programs
Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
Dynamic multidisciplinary team
For enquiries about this position applicants should contact Ganesh Kuppa Allied Health Manager.
Application close: 25th April 2025
Please note: If suitable candidates are identified shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.
At St John of God Health Care we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure welcoming and accessible and unified through our diverse community.
All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.
Employment Type
Part-Time
