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Social Worker
Join Our Growing Team at Holstep Health!
Merri Health is now Holstep Health a new chapter in delivering highquality healthcare to our communities.
Employment Type: Fixedterm parttime (subject to tender process) commencement 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2027.
Location: various GP clinics in Hume LGA region
Team Environment: Work collaboratively with GPs multidisciplinary care teams and community agencies to effectively support clients with complex chronic health and mental health conditions.
Advantages: Excellent opportunities for professional development and clinical supervision. Opportunity for flexible working arrangements.
Benefits: Excellent salary packaging benefits.
(At this stage we are seeking expressions of interest only. Appointment to this role is subject to the success of our tender application and confirmed funding).
Your New Role:
This role is a unique opportunity to be a part of a passionate and highly skilled team focused on prevention of chronic conditions and facilitating health behaviour change.
The Social Work will work alongside the Care Coordinator GPs and GP practices as part of the neighbourhood care team to support patients in management of their complex chronic disease and mental health conditions.
The Social Worker will support patients to access resources and services in the community as well as provide counselling therapy and support to patients with mental health issues or psychosocial complexities.
The Social Worker will develop individualised care plans provide ongoing review and follow up and support the care coordinator in building relationships and collaborating with GP practices.
Opportunities for supervision and professional development are also available to support you in your role.
You Will Be Responsible For:
Complete comprehensive patientcentred psychosocial assessments
Support clients in identifying their needs encourage steps towards taking an active selfmanagement approach and linking them in with necessary services or supports
Provide holistic care and collaborate with stakeholders in the Hume LGA and surrounds
Engage meaningfully with multiple stakeholders including GPs other health care professionals external services for clients to meet their health care needs
Working collaboratively with GP practices to support processes and workflows
Patient advocacy & referrals onto additional or external services following discharge
Patient engagement follow up and retention
Collecting patient reported outcome measures
Effectively manage a caseload and actively communicate within the multidisciplinary team including at case conference to ensure coordination of services and facilitate discharge pathways.
Supporting key practice staff in building capability in assessment and support of patients with chronic conditions and psychosocial complexities
Managing all administrative tasks related to clinical administrative duties
Actively participating in professional development to maintain and enhance clinical knowledge and technical skills relevant for the role
What Youll Need to Succeed:
Relevant tertiary qualification as a social worker
Full professional registration with AASW
Desirable additional qualifications as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW)
Experience of working with clients with complex mental health needs and/or chronic disease management
Knowledge of the local community and subsequent support services
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively has part of a team
Strong organisational time management and planning skills
Strengths in patient advocacy navigating complex systems and communicating with people across a broad range of sectors
How to apply:
Please start by reviewing the attached position description. Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience to .
If you have any questions about the role please contact Rebekah Pedersen Team Leader Prevention & Chronic Illness Care at .
We encourage early applications as interviews may commence before the closing date.
Applications close: 16/05/2025
Additional Information:
Preferred candidates will undergo comprehensive reference and background checks including a criminal record history check and Key Personnel screening. All candidates must have the right to work in Australia.
We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds the LGBTIQA community and individuals with disabilities.
Employment Type
Full Time
