At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate bereavement support to patients and families during their palliative care journey.
- Company: Join Murrumbidgee Local Health District's Specialist Palliative Care team.
- Benefits: Permanent full-time position with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to educate health professionals on grief and bereavement processes.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact by supporting those experiencing loss and grief.
- Qualifications: Social Worker or Psychologist with experience in bereavement and palliative care.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Murrumbidgee Local Health District is looking for a Bereavement Support Social Worker / Psychologist to provide compassionate bereavement support to patients, families and carers throughout their palliative care journey. The position sits within the Specialist Palliative Care team.
In this role you will assist with:
- Coordinated bereavement support to patients, family and carers associated with a life limiting illness
- Consistent provision of information and psycho-education for bereaved patients, family and carers associated with a life limiting illness
- Bereaved family members/carers have awareness of the available support services and resources, including the availability of bereavement counselling through MLHD
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Social Worker eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers or registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a psychologist
Qualifications and experience:
- Experience as a counselling clinician in bereavement, palliative care or end of life contexts and specialist knowledge of bereavement, loss and grief processes
- Ability to provide education and training to health professionals in the areas of grief, loss and bereavement and clinical supervision
- Current Class C Drivers licence with ability and willingness to travel for work purposes
Bereavement Support (Social Worker or Psychologist) in Wagga Wagga employer: HealthcareLink Trust
Join a thriving practice in Western Brisbane that prioritises exceptional patient care and offers a supportive, collaborative work environment. With opportunities for professional development and mentoring, as well as a diverse patient base, this clinic is perfect for GPs looking to grow their skills while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle in a rapidly growing community. Benefit from competitive earnings and a friendly team atmosphere, making this an ideal place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
