Senior Social Worker

Mercy Health

Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
Hourly: $52.70 to $60.21; type: permanent pyrt-tim...
Part-time (26.6 hours per week)
7 years post-qualifying social work experience
Clinical expertise in substance use dependence
Experience with complex aod issues and trauma
Mercy Health is seeking a Senior Social Worker to provide clinical expertise and lead initiatives for pregnant women with complex substance use dependencies at their Heidelberg location. The role requires significant experience in social work, particularly in case management and multidisciplinary teamwork

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing high-level clinical expertise in assessment, casework management, and counselling for pregnant women with complex substance use dependence.
  • Candidates will support the SAGE Clinic and other patients presenting with complex alcohol and other drug issues while offering specialist advice to staff.
  • Mercy Health offers a stable, secure environment with opportunities to build on over a century of compassionate care and make a meaningful impact.

Matching Summary

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Mercy Health is seeking a Senior Social Worker to provide clinical expertise and lead initiatives for pregnant women with complex substance use dependencies at their Heidelberg location. The role requires significant experience in social work, particularly in case management and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Salary

Hourly: $52.70 to $60.21; Type: Permanent part-time (26.6 hours/week); Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7 years post-qualifying social work experience
  • Clinical expertise in substance use dependence
  • Experience with complex AOD issues and trauma
  • Strong multidisciplinary team collaboration skills

Nice-to-have

  • Post graduate qualification in Social Work
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
  • Ability to champion continuous improvement initiatives
  • Compassionate approach to patient care

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years post-qualifying experience
  • Current Police Record Check required
  • Working with Children Check required
  • Proof of influenza vaccination status

Work Rights

Not specified

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