Social Worker

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Corryong Health is seeking a part-time onsite Social Worker to deliver trauma-informed care, coordinate services and navigate transitions across inpatient, ambulatory and residential care within a rural MPS setting. You will hold a Bachelor or Master of Social Work and be eligible for AASW registration, with demonstrated skill in clinical assessments and outcome-focused planning for complex cases, and strong interpersonal and multidisciplinary collaboration. Desirable to have postgrad mental health or group therapy experience and knowledge of MARAM, ISEs, VCAT, ACP and VAD. To apply, use LiveHire with current CV and a tailored letter addressing the criteria with concrete examples; questions to [email protected]; highlight commitment to diversity and inclusion.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

To provide trauma-informed care that is tailored to individual need with the aim of promoting emotional, social and psychological wellbeing. By integrating patients’, families and carers into the care process with the broader healthcare team, the Social Worker supports holistic care planning and service delivery. Importantly, the Social Worker supports service system navigation, care coordination and management to ensure seamless transitions between inpatient and ambulatory or Residential care settings. As a key contributor to the interdisciplinary healthcare environment at Corryong Health, the Social Worker will enable peer learning in trauma-informed care that is culturally sensitive and respectful of diverse population groups.

Please refer to the attached position description for full details - and link to the PD - can we do this?

ABOUT YOU:

You will have:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Social Work and eligible for registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) (Essential)
• Demonstrated ability in the provision of clinical assessments that support an outcome focused care plan for people experiencing high-rates of vulnerability and complex care needs, for example, intergenerational trauma, cognitive decline or capacity concerns, neurodiversity, family violence, sexual assault, substance use disorders, mental health concerns, housing/homelessness or financial stressors (Essential)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to ensure trusting, respectful, therapeutic and professional relationships both within and external to the organisation (Essential)
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team through collaborative, inclusive, solution-focused actions to ensure effective health outcomes for clients, carers and families (Essential)
• Demonstrate a commitment to the (Victorian Public Sector) VPSC Code of Conduct, Equal Employment Opportunity, Work Health & Safety and Cultural Diversity principles. (Essential)
• Post-graduate training and/or experience in Mental Health, Addiction Medicine, therapeutic interventions or group therapy (Desirable)
• Experience navigating Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) and advocating for clients, families, carers (Desirable)
• Comprehensive understanding of the legislative landscape pertaining to the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management (MARAM) Framework and Information Sharing Entities (ISEs) to ensure victim survivors of family violence, including children, are responded to and adults who use violence are held to account (Desirable)
• Strong knowledge in Advance Care Planning (ACP), Enduring Medical or Financial Power of Attorney (EMPOA/FPOA), Guardianship and Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) (Desirable)

Please refer to the attached position description for full details.

ABOUT CORRYONG HEALTH:

Corryong Health operates as a Multipurpose Service (MPS), a flexible health care model designed to provide integrated health and aged care services in rural and remote areas.

Corryong Health serves as a key healthcare provider for the Upper Murray region, ensuring access to essential services. We constantly work towards building a service profile that reflects the entire community, to ensure people feel cared for, have an opportunity to be healthy, live well and are connected across the healthcare ecosystem. As the community population profile changes, so too does the Corryong Health service mix.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, safe care to our community and are regularly accredited against national standards, ensuring best practice across all services.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please follow the link to apply via LiveHire (our recruiting platform).

All applicants are required to attach the following documents as part of their application:

• Current CV
• Letter addressing the selection criteria (as outlined above and in the position description)

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the People & Culture team on [email protected].

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Corryong Health is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, contact the People & Culture team on [email protected].

As part of our commitment to equity and inclusion, applicants are invited to complete voluntary demographic questions (e.g. gender, cultural background, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity, disability). This information is de-identified and used to improve our recruitment practices.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.