Senior Social Worker

Mercy Aged Care

Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
Hourly: $52.70 to $60.21; type: permanent pyrt tim...
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7 years post-qualifying experience in social work
Clinical expertise in assessment and casework
Experience with complex substance use dependence
** Mercy Aged Care is seeking a Senior Social Worker for a part-time position at Mercy Hospital for Women in Heidelberg, Victoria. The role involves providing clinical expertise in managing cases for pregnant women with complex substance use issues, requiring a minimum of 7 years of social work experience. **

Job Summary

  • This role provides a high level of clinical expertise in the provision of assessment, casework management, counselling and referral to pregnant women with complex substance use dependence.
  • The successful candidate will support women referred to the SAGE Clinic and provide specialist advice to staff within the Social Work Department.
  • Mercy Health offers security, stability, and opportunities to build on over a century of providing care for people when they need it most.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Mercy Aged Care is seeking a Senior Social Worker for a part-time position at Mercy Hospital for Women in Heidelberg, Victoria. The role involves providing clinical expertise in managing cases for pregnant women with complex substance use issues, requiring a minimum of 7 years of social work experience. **

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 experience in Social Work
  • Clinical expertise in assessment and casework
  • Experience with complex substance use dependence
  • Ability to champion multidisciplinary team work

Nice-to-have

  • Post graduate qualification in Social Work
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Championing continuous improvement initiatives

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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