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Your role at St John of God Midland HospitalWe currently have an opportunity for a Social Worker to join our Inpatient Mental Health team on part-time fixed term basis. Preferred working days are Monday, Tuesday and Friday, however these can be negotiated with the successful applicant.You will provide a recovery focused approach to care that supports the whole person. Using a range of interventions, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to providing the most up to date evidence-based care and services to our clients.Working in mental health is one of the most rewarding careers, helping vulnerable clients and patients on their journey to recovery by focusing not only on their psychological wellbeing, but also their physical and spiritual wellbeing.The PositionDemonstrated clinical knowledge and skills in assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating Social Work interventions.Actively intervene with appropriate brief supportive counselling, support, education, community liaison and referrals.Actively participate and where appropriate, lead family meetings.Participate in multi-disciplinary service approach for clients, including contributing to the evaluation of the Social Work service and Clinical Specialty.Deliver patient-centered care, building health literacy and promoting self-management.Demonstrate reflective practice and commitment to professional development.Supports Social Work service by communicating issues and ideas for enhancing the service.Supports the profession through Social Work student learning.Liaise with compensable bodies, financial institutions and external care agencies where appropriate.Liaise with patients and their Carers to identify social support requirements.Contribute to effective and efficient patient discharge planning via timely collaboration and communication with the multi-disciplinary team, the patient and their Carers.Maintain a working knowledge of supported accommodation and nursing home facilities and patient eligibility.Ensure timely referrals to community Health Care Providers.Liaise effectively with community agencies and external Health Care Provider.Maintain current knowledge of legislation and policies relating to discharging patients.Conduct quality audits that collect quantitative and qualitative data, which can be used toward improvement in patient care.Position RequirementsYou will hold relevant Tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Work. You will have demonstrated skills in social work assessment, case management and discharge planning.To succeed you will have well-developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills as well as capacity to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team. Mental health experience is highly desirable.Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.We can offer youSalary: $85,508 to $120,255 pro rata for part time, plus 12% superannuationA fixed term part time position, 45.6 hours per fortnight up to 18 months working Monday, Tuesday and Friday (negotiable)Discounts on hospital services & private health insuranceSalary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:Novated leasingwork related expensesself-education andadditional superannuationFree on-site parkingAccess to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness PassportInnovative Professional Development opportunitiesA welcoming and supportive cultureA healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programsAll applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than 2 pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.For enquiries contact Kym Knight, Social Work Manager, on If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.