Join Our Team as a GP+ Social Worker

• Type: Part-time (3.0 days per week) – 2-year contract with potential for extension
• Location: St George Region, Central and Eastern Sydney
• Program: GP+ Program

Key Responsibilities:-

• Provide in-practice social work services, offering psychosocial support and assisting patients to navigate health and social systems.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and deliver basic counselling support to patients with chronic diseases.
• Collaborate with GPs and allied health teams to identify and address the psychosocial needs of clients.
• Support general practices in managing patients requiring additional assistance, including advocacy for services like My Health Record and Centrelink.
• Engage in data collection and program monitoring to ensure continuous improvement of services.
  

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Social Work and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Minimum of 3 years experience in counselling/casework, with knowledge of chronic disease and mental health.
• Knowledge and experience navigating the health and social support system on behalf of clients
• Skills and experience to operate autonomously with minimal direct supervision, independently managing caseloads and triaging referrals.
• Strong capacity and experience building effective working relationships within multidisciplinary teams with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing daily priorities and needs of individual practices, multiple workplaces and teams.
• Strong computer literacy, including confidence using electronic medical records, client management systems and the Microsoft 365 Office suite.
• A National Police Check (Vulnerable Persons) and Working with Children Check
• A current NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to travel between general practices using your own registered and insured motor vehicle, with travel reimbursement provided

What We Offer:

• Excellent Salary on the Health Professional Employee Professional Award Level 4 Scale for the Lead Social Worker Position and the Health Professional Employee Professional Award Level 3 Scale for the Social Worker Position + Superannuation and not for profit salary packaging benefits of up to $18,500.
• A flexible and personally rewarding role that makes a meaningful impact for people
• A supportive and collaborative team environment with access to ongoing professional development and clinical supervision, working for a highly respected and reputable not for profit organisation.
• Flexibility in service delivery and a chance to adapt your skills to meet the diverse needs of the practices you serve
• Administrative support.
• Extensive supervision, support and debriefing
• Networking opportunities for future private practice success.
• Laptop and mobile phone.

See Attached Job Description for more details about the role and the full list of essential and desirable criteria.

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For enquiries about the role please phone Karen or Rebecca on 02) 8358 4008.