Social Worker - St Luke's Hospital, Launceston 

• Join the dynamic team at Calvary Clinic. 13 bed inpatient mental health unit with attached day therapy program
• Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers
• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
• Part time position, 30 hours per fortnight
• Family friendly flexible work hours available

Please note, sponsorship is not available

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our skilled multidisciplinary teams to provide social work services across Palliative care, Medical and surgical ward areas. The role will include psychosocial assessment and provision of social work interventions including counselling, discharge planning, case management, advance care planning, assistance with financial and accommodation issues, referrals to community agencies, carer support, family violence risk assessments and guardianship.

Your main duties will include:

• Primary focus on delivery of out patient day therapy group programs
• Opportunity for development of inpatient therapy programs
• Therapeutic support for Calvary Clinic staff including provision of education and in service program

What you bring 

• Mental health social worker or equivalent with eligibility for AASW registration
• Therapeutic group skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Sound understanding of mental illness and recovery framework
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

For further information please contact Gaille Norton NUM of Calvary Clinic on 6335324 or gaille.norton@calvarycare.org.au

Why work for Calvary?

Joining us is your opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact to our community in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.

Your benefits: 

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.
• As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.