Social Worker

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Social Worker - Bruce Private
Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
Canberra’s largest mental health facility
Out-patient opportunity - one day per week commitment available to suit private practice practitioners
About the role
Our Social workers form an integral part of the multidisciplinary team at Hyson Green to facilitate the group therapy programs and provide individual therapy for patients. The role also involves providing consultation and liaison to other areas of the Private Hospital as needed.
The team at Hyson Green are committed to providing contemporary and innovative approaches to mental health care. We strive to empower our patients on their recovery journey, with a focus on collaborative decision making and care planning.
We are seeking talented people who are passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based treatments to the community; committed to improving their professional knowledge and skills within an enriching clinical environment; and can work cohesively within a supportive team structure.
With minimal direction, provide professional health services that include assessment, formulation, counselling, therapeutic intervention, case management, consultation and referral as required.
Develop and deliver group therapy programs and therapeutic interventions for clients in Hyson Green and other areas of the hospital
Consult and liaise with other health professionals and external agencies to ensure ongoing support for patients during their recovery.
Ensure that a sound discharge plan is made in consultation with the patient, carer and other agencies and make all necessary referrals on behalf of the patient.
Undertake administrative duties including preparation of reports, maintenance of records, and provision of regular statistical information as required.
Participate in staff training opportunities and provide in-service training to other staff as appropriate.
Contribute to the work of a multi-disciplinary team in order to meet the goals of Hyson Green.
About you
A degree in Social Work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is essential.
Appropriate clinical experience, including demonstrated skills in assessment, treatment, therapeutic intervention, group work, case management, and casework.
Demonstrated ability to design and deliver effective group programs for patients and their families

Please refer the Job description for details