MedicalJobsAustralia.com Job Description: Role title: Social Worker - Domestic and Family Violence Role type: Permanent, full time Role grade: Social Worker, Level 3 (Year 1-2) Department and location: Social Work, St Vincent's Public Hospital, Sydney Salary: $121,****** - $125,****** + Super + Salary PackagingAbout the roleProvide specialist trauma-informed social work support to adults experiencing violence, abuse and neglect, promoting safety, recovery and improved health outcomes through evidence-based practiceDeliver comprehensive psychosocial and risk assessments, crisis intervention, therapeutic counselling, safety planning, advocacy and care coordination for people impacted by domestic and family violenceProvide expert consultation, education and capacity building to clinical teams across St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, strengthening responses to violence, abuse and neglect in accordance with policy, legislation and best practiceCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to coordinate care, support safe discharge planning and promote continuity of care across inpatient, outpatient and community settingsContribute to the advancement of social work practice through clinical supervision, education, research, quality improvement initiatives and participation in broader departmental activitiesAbout youHold a degree in Social Work and be eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), with a minimum of 3 years' demonstrated clinical experience in Domestic and Family ViolenceDemonstrated experience providing trauma and violence-informed therapeutic counselling, psychosocial and risk assessments, safety planning, advocacy, psychoeducation and report writing for people experiencing domestic and family violenceDemonstrated ability to provide high-level Violence, Abuse and Neglect consultation and build effective relationships with multidisciplinary clinical teams across a complex health service environmentAbility to lead and contribute to research, quality improvement, projects and education initiatives,



including evaluation and reporting of outcomes, with experience providing clinical supervision to students and staffWillingness to participate in the after-hours on-call crisis social work service as requiredWhat we can offer youExceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your incomeSeamless NSW Health Mobility: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlementsWorld-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutesExcellence: Premier heart-lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV-AIDS initiativesCutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer CentreCommunity: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol careProfessional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarshipsHealth & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrationsSponsorship - work rights for Australia Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.For this role you must be an Australian or Current Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.Equal opportunity We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and-or Torres Strait Islander Employees.
As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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