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Senior Social Work

SeniorPart-timeHybridSouth Brisbane QLD, AustraliaPosted 5 months agoVerified 21 hours ago
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About the job

The Senior Social Worker position within the Acute Surgical Team at Princess Alexandra Hospital is an exciting opportunity to deliver advanced clinical care and support patients and families during critical moments. This role is vital in ensuring high-quality, evidence-based social work services are provided to adults facing complex medical and psychosocial challenges. The team values collaboration, compassion, and leadership, creating a supportive environment for both staff and patients.

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You'll be responsible for

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Delivering advanced psychosocial assessment

Conducting thorough assessments and interventions for acute surgical patients to address their psychosocial needs.
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Managing complex discharge planning

Coordinating and overseeing discharge processes to ensure smooth transitions for patients.
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Supporting adults with impaired decision-making capacity

Providing assistance and guidance to patients who may struggle with decision-making, including navigating QCAT processes.

Key criteria

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Advanced clinical social work skills

Demonstrated expertise in acute or complex healthcare settings.

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Complex discharge planning experience

Proven ability to manage intricate discharge processes effectively.

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Support for impaired decision-making

Experience assisting patients with decision-making challenges.

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4 criteria for this job
Advanced clinical social work skills
Demonstrated expertise in acute or complex healthcare settings.

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Complex discharge planning experience
Proven ability to manage intricate discharge processes effectively.

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Support for impaired decision-making
Experience assisting patients with decision-making challenges.

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Clinical leadership and mentorship
Demonstrated ability to supervise and educate less experienced clinicians.

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