PERMANENT FULL TIME POSITION - 5 DAYS PER WEEK BASED IN SOCIAL WORK AT ST VINCENT'S FITZROY EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR A DRUG AND ALCOHOL SOCIAL WORKER TO WORK IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT- 0.6 EFT ADDICTION MEDICINE AND 0.4EFT ACUTE SETTINGAbout the Role An opportunity currently exists for a Grade 2 Social Worker to join our team in this permanent position. This position works across both the inpatient wards and with the Addiction Medicine team to provide drug and alcohol counselling to St Vincent's patients experiencing issues with AOD. To fulfil this role, it is essential that you have a number of years of experience in working with people in the drug and alcohol space.
The successful candidate will have highly developed skills in assessment, counselling, facilitation of groups and the provision of secondary consultation to other social workers in the Social Work Department around AOD. Previous experience in an inpatient hospital setting will be highly regarded. The successful candidate will contribute to positive outcomes for patients via the provision of high-quality social work service to patients using proficient clinical skills, effective communication and collaboration. Supervision of a Grade 1 social worker and/or social work student may be required. The successful candidate will be working in a supportive social work environment and receive regular supervision and professional development.
Duties Use your skills to provide a comprehensive and compassionate service to SVHM patients experiencing AOD issues
Liaise with patients, their families and/or carers to co-ordinate, facilitate and communicate patient treatment and outcomes
Liaise with other social workers to support their work with patients who have substance misuse issues and support the development of their clinical knowledge and skills
Actively participate in quality improvement and research activities
Provide supervision and participate in clinical education programs as required
Promote and develop positive relationships within the department, wider organisation and with community partners
The classifications for this position range from SC21 - SC24 ($88,467 - $101,691 per annum)
Your contribution Bachelor Degree or Qualifying Masters in Social Work
Eligibility for registration for the AASW
Current Victorian Driver's Licence
Significant social work experience in a drug and alcohol setting is essential.
What we offer Central location – with excellent public transport links to all SVHM sites
Bike storage and showering facilities
A strong focus on employee wellbeing including the Employee Assistance Program and in-house STAR support available 24 hours a day
Salary Packaging
Staff car parking
About the Department The Social Work Department at SVHM is recognised as a leader in developing and delivering best clinical practice to highly vulnerable groups such as people experiencing homelessness, family violence and addiction. In addition to this, SVHM has a widely respected Aboriginal Health Unit and over 10 years of experience in designing a comprehensive clinical model of responding to Family Violence across the lifespan. As a social worker at SVHM, your professional values will align with the organisations commitment to strengthen access of vulnerable people and their access to compassionate and timely health care.
The Social Work Department is comprised of 3 teams servicing St Vincent's Hospital (Fitzroy), St George's Hospital (Kew), Caritas Christi Hospice (Kew) and St John's (Port Phillip Prison).
We provide a comprehensive and flexible professional development program, as well as structured supervision and support for clinical decision making. In addition to this, we are able to assist you to develop your skills and plan your career progression via varied clinical rotations in a wide range of practice areas. This may include the opportunity to experience work at different sites within SVHM.
With a strong focus on innovative and evidence-based service delivery and continuous practice improvement, you will also benefit from the knowledge and support of a Grade 4 social worker who is dedicated to research and quality improvement.
About St Vincent's Located in vibrant Fitzroy, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent's Health Australia and a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs more than 6,000 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. SVHM is one of Australia's leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers.
Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate conducted by The Victoria Police. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. At SVHM we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. If you would like further information, contact our Indigenous Recruitment Coordinator, Chris Delamont on (03) 9231 1515. Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:Review the following documents:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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