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Senior Social Worker Assertive Community ManagementJoin to apply for the Senior Social Worker Assertive Community Management role at St Vincent''s Health AustraliaSenior Social Worker Assertive Community Management1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Social Worker Assertive Community Management role at St Vincent''s Health AustraliaRole Title: Senior Social Worker Assertive Community ManagementRole Type: Fix term, Full timeDepartment and Location: Alcohol and Drug Service, St Vincents Hospital, DarlinghurstSalary: $121,658 - $124,507 + super + salary packagingJob Description:Role Title: Senior Social Worker Assertive Community ManagementRole Type: Fix term, Full timeRole Grade: Social Work Level 4Department and Location: Alcohol and Drug Service, St Vincents Hospital, DarlinghurstSalary: $121,658 - $124,507 + super + salary packagingBetter and fairer care. Always.We are St Vincents Health Australia, Australias largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.About the Role:Fixed-term, full-time position playing a pivotal role within our Alcohol and Drug Service, delivering expert social work support to patients, families, and carers throughout their care journey. Youll lead comprehensive psychosocial assessments, expertly manage risk, and develop personalised treatment plans that address complex alcohol and drug challenges alongside broader health and social needs.Coordinate safe, effective discharge planning, ensuring seamless referrals to community supports and facilitating access to appropriate short- and long-term accommodation or placement options that best support patient recovery.Provide compassionate individual and family counselling, youll help patients, and their loved ones navigate the emotional complexities of medical conditions, lifestyle adjustments, and experiences of grief and loss, fostering resilience and hope.As a strong advocate, you will manage complex applications and referrals to key agencies such as NCAT Guardianship Division, NDIS, Housing NSW, Department of Home Affairs, My Aged Care, LTCS, and CTP claimsensuring patients and families receive holistic care and vital resources.Beyond direct client work, you will lead and contribute to multidisciplinary team activities, participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, and support the professional development of social work staff and students, shaping the future of psychosocial care within the service.About You:You bring a Bachelor of Social Work and eligibility for AASW membership, backed by solid clinical experience in tertiary health settings.Youre confident navigating challenging areas like alcohol and drug interventions, harm minimisation, and co-morbid health issues. You also handle sensitive situations involving domestic violence and child protection with empathy, skill, and a trauma-informed approach.You thrive working alongside vulnerable clients and families facing complex health and psychosocial challenges. Your holistic, compassionate approach helps empower individuals in community and hospital settings to achieve better outcomes.Experienced social work leader. You guide multidisciplinary teams with confidence, provide meaningful clinical supervision and education, and foster a positive, collaborative environment where professionals grow and thrive.Excellent communication skills, combined with your ability to lead clinical planning, research, and quality improvement projects, make you a trusted consultant and collaborator. Above all, you live and breathe the Philosophy, Mission, and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincents Health Australia in everything you do.Why Work at St Vincents?Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our communityDiscounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness PassportAccess to discounted private health insurance with MedibankAccess to a government salary sacrifice program to make a proportion of your salary tax-freeFinancial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leaveAbout the Hospital:In this role, you will be based at St Vincents Hospital, Darlinghurst.A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful locationSurrounded by great cafes, galleries, and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beachesA place of expert clinical care for at-risk peopleClosely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campusCentres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional healthPre-employment Checks:Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.Equal Opportunity:We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.How to Apply:The closing date for applications is 24 June 2025.To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the About You as above.Further information please contact TalentHealthNSW@svha.org.au.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. 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