At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide support and counselling for individuals using stimulants in a community-focused environment.
- Company: Join St Vincent's Hospital, a leader in compassionate healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, salary packaging, professional development, and health perks.
- Other info: Located in vibrant Darlinghurst with excellent transport links.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
The predicted salary is between 43.2 - 52.8 $ per hour.
St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane is seeking a Social Worker for a full-time role in the Alcohol and Drug Service, Community Outpatient, located at St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst. This position is a max term contract until June 2027.
Salary: $79,419.00 to $113,301.00 + Super + Salary Packaging
About the role:
- Deliver specialist psychosocial assessments, counselling, brief interventions and health education for people who use stimulants, using evidence-informed, trauma-informed and harm minimisation approaches.
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, intake and triage, and develop individualised care plans that respond to consumer needs.
- Provide social work interventions including therapeutic support, care coordination, advocacy, referral management and support addressing social determinants of health.
- Develop and facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational group programs, while contributing to community education and service improvement initiatives.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated care, support complex clinical decision-making and contribute to best-practice service delivery.
- Participate in the Alcohol and Drug Service Violence and Neglect Response roster alongside other social workers in the service, Monday to Friday during business hours, with no on-call requirement.
About you:
- Degree in Social Work and eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of multidisciplinary teams in a high demand environment with competing priorities with sound liaison, negotiation and time management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of legislative requirements for domestic violence, child protection, guardianship and victims of crime.
- Demonstrated clinical skills, knowledge and/or experience in bio-psychosocial assessment, counselling, therapy interventions, case management, advocacy and discharge planning.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal direct supervision.
- Experience working in alcohol and other drug and/or mental health services is desirable.
What we can offer you:
- Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income.
- World-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes.
- Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives.
- Cutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre.
- Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care.
- Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships.
- Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations.
- Coming from NSW Health?: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia: Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Equal opportunity: We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
Social Worker in Sydney employer: St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane
St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane is an exceptional employer that prioritises compassion and connection in the workplace, making it a perfect fit for those who share our values. With access to generous salary packaging, fitness memberships, and a supportive team environment, employees can truly see the impact of their work in the community. We are committed to inclusivity and diversity, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all staff, while providing opportunities for professional growth within our esteemed aged care services.
Contact Details:
St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane Recruitment Team
