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Senior Social Worker

SeniorFull-timeHybridSouth Brisbane QLD, AustraliaPeople and culturePosted 3 months agoVerified 1 week ago
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About the job

As a Senior Social Worker in the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based social work services to patients and their families. Your expertise will guide patients through complex recovery journeys while collaborating with a dedicated interprofessional team. The environment fosters continuous improvement and values the contributions of each team member.

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You'll be responsible for

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Delivering complex psychosocial assessments

Conducting thorough assessments to understand and address the psychosocial needs of patients with brain injuries.
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Supporting patient recovery

Coordinating discharge planning and connecting patients with community services to facilitate their recovery journey.
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Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams

Working with various healthcare professionals to create and implement patient-centered rehabilitation plans.

Key criteria

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Strong experience in social work

Demonstrated experience delivering social work services in healthcare or rehabilitation settings.

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Advanced psychosocial assessment skills

Proven ability to conduct complex psychosocial assessments and discharge planning.

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Effective case management

Experience managing complex caseloads and prioritising in fast-paced environments.

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5 criteria for this job
Strong experience in social work
Demonstrated experience delivering social work services in healthcare or rehabilitation settings.

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Advanced psychosocial assessment skills
Proven ability to conduct complex psychosocial assessments and discharge planning.

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Effective case management
Experience managing complex caseloads and prioritising in fast-paced environments.

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Highly developed communication skills
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills essential for patient advocacy.

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Commitment to continuous improvement
Passion for contributing to service development and evidence-based practice.

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