At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead psychosocial care and support consumers, families, and carers at Boonah Hospital.
- Company: Join West Moreton Health, a diverse and evolving health service in Queensland.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, professional development, and flexible work options.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with opportunities for leadership and growth.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in a growing community while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in social work clinical services and commitment to professional development.
The predicted salary is between 69.55 - 69.55 $ per hour.
Permanent Part-time – 60.8 hours per fortnight | $64.64 - $69.55 per hr
Lead psychosocial care and make a real impact at Boonah Hospital. As a social worker within a multidisciplinary team, you'll deliver expert clinical leadership and evidence-based care to support consumers, families and carers, driving positive outcomes across the local community.
About the role
The purpose of the role is to provide high level clinical leadership and evidence based Social Work clinical services in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Professional Practice Standards and Code of Ethics. Working as a sole Social Worker within a multidisciplinary environment, this position provides leadership to achieve optimum psychosocial outcomes for consumers, families and carers within the West Moreton area. The position may be required to work in various rural facilities across West Moreton Health. All positions are required to provide 7-day availability for After Hours, On‑call rostering to respond to clinical emergencies for patients who meet specified clinical criteria at Ipswich Hospital.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated competence and experience in delivering social work clinical services in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) Code of Ethics and Professional Practice Standards using well developed psychosocial assessments and intervention skills and specialist expertise in evidence informed clinical care, support and advocacy in the health care system.
- Demonstrated commitment and leadership for active and ongoing professional development, research and supervision and to meet the CPD hours set by the AASW.
- Demonstrated competence in professional clinical practice across multiple specialities, adherence to defined service standards and the management of complex patient/client care, whilst exercising a degree of independence and professional decision making, accessing clinical practice supervision and guidance as required.
Mandatory Requirements
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16.
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk. We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region. At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
- We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
- We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
- We believe safeguarding is a shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health
Why choose us
- Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
- Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
- Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
- Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
- Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
- A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
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