• Working in Australia's largest public health service
  
• Permanent Grade 1 Social Work role at Monash Health
  
• Clinical supervision provided and opportunities for professional development

Working in Healthcare has never been more important or meaningful.

About the Role

Primary Care Support Team, as part of the Community Assessment and Response Directorate offers a variety of programs that assist individuals to manage chronic health conditions, focusing on the assessment and delivery of client focused care.

The team consists of Allied Health Assistants, Care Coordinators, Community Development Workers, Counsellors, Diabetes Nurse Educators, Dietitians, Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, and Podiatrists. The team is committed to working with communities, families and individuals who have poor health outcomes and to providing high quality, multidisciplinary programs which embrace client centred care, evidence based practice and the Social Model of Health.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Grade 1 Social Worker to join the Community Assessment and Response Team (CART). We have a full-time permanent on-going role available working Monday to Friday only and will be based out of our Cranbourne Hub.

A Day in the Life

Your role as the Grade 1 Social Worker will be providing psychosocial assessment and intervention, coordination of care across the continuum and intervention for clients who have complex health issues/ needs. You will work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and be responsible for holding a clinical caseload which will involve assessment, care coordination, systems navigation, secondary consultation, service development and innovation.

You aim is to ensure that the clients and families have information and support, as required, to access a range of formal and informal supports. The program utilises an assertive outreach model in line the programs guidelines providing home visits as appropriate to clients residing in the Monash Health catchment. To see first-hand what our team of Social Workers think about working at Monash Health, please take a look at the following short video: here and please check out our You Tube link via the application link.

About You

You will be a dynamic, innovative and flexible clinical practitioner with a good understanding of the treatment and psycho-social issues facing individuals with chronic illness and their families. You will also have an understanding of the aged care sector, chronic health conditions and related services and referral pathways. You will be able to demonstrate skills in psycho-social assessments, problem solving, communication and hospital discharge planning.

You ensure that high quality Social Work services that place the client at the centre of are provided. Education, quality improvement and evidence based practices will be your key drivers. Due to your proven clinical experience, you will bring knowledge of healthcare reforms and initiatives and challenges that public healthcare is facing now and in the future.

What you need:

• Bachelor of Social Work or Masters Social Work Qualifying OR Masters of Social Work, OR equivalent as assessed and approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• You must be eligible for AASW membership including continuing professional education
• Knowledge of working closely with inter-professional teams
• Current Driver’s Licence

In Return:

• A supportive and cohesive team within a larger multidisciplinary setting
• Professional development support and mentoring
• Continual opportunities to use your drive for innovation to develop services to meet the changing landscape within the broader healthcare system

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Nataliya Shkuratova on 0407 961 386 or Belinda rata on 0404 466 049.

Monash Health is a great place to work

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
• a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
• free vaccinations
• private health insurance at discounted rates
• health imaging services
• & more

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service and proudly provides healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 22,000 of us work at over 40 care locations across south-eastern Melbourne.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are only accepted that are submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit), via the Apply Now link.