Locations: NSW - Sydney, CBD, Inner West and Eastern Suburbs
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted Yesterday
Time Left to Apply: End Date: November 22, 2024 (19 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: JR139311
Job Description:Position Title: Social Worker Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time Salary: $70,944.00 - $101,211.00 base salary per annum Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Professional & Associated Staff Agreement 2022 Department Name: Rankin Court Treatment Centre Alcohol and Drug Service About Us:
St Vincent's Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity, and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow, and innovate.
We have an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team leading our approach to the provision of quality care to clients of the Rankin Court Treatment Centre.
Benefits of Working at St Vincent's Include:
• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a wide range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported postgraduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent's Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance
About the Role:
The successful applicant will be expected to provide high-quality evidence-based interventions for people who use substances in the social work team. They will provide support to people of all ages and cultural groups, including individuals, families, and communities. They will also assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary health care team to achieve goals and health outcomes.
The RCTC Social Worker will work as part of the ADS service providing cover and support within the St Vincent's Hospital Alcohol and Drug Service.
Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse individuals, and those who are sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2024_015) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
About You:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic Social Worker who possesses a passion for person-centred care. The position will liaise with other health care professionals within St Vincent's Hospital Sydney and with external agencies relevant to client treatment and care. The social worker is responsible for ensuring that appropriate treatment strategies are conducted in consultation with consumers of the service, and that outcome measures are routinely gathered. The social worker shall provide clinical cover for ADS colleagues as required.
Application Instructions:
To have your application considered, you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the 'Selection Criteria' as below. Internal applicants (current employees of St Vincent's Hospital or an entity of SVHA) are required to apply via their Workday account.
Selection Criteria: Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission, and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent's Health Australia.Degree in Social Work and eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).Demonstrated ability to work as a member of multidisciplinary teams in a high-demand environment with competing priorities, with sound liaison, negotiation, and time management.Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills and computer literacy in MS applications, email, and an electronic medical record.Demonstrated clinical skills, knowledge, and/or experience in bio-psychosocial assessment, counselling, therapy interventions, case management, advocacy, and discharge planning.Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal direct supervision.Demonstrated commitment to personal and professional development.Demonstrated understanding of the health and social issues affecting people who use drugs, and an understanding of harm reduction-based approaches in working with substance use.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. Applications close on 21 November 2024. Contact Details:Luke Polo: ******, 8382 1030
Closing Date:21 November 2024 11:59pm
Reconciliation Action Plan: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. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ****** Code of Conduct:View Code of Conduct
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