ED Social Worker

cmr has partnered with a leading health service seeking multiple hospital experienced Social Workers for the following, permanent part time position based in the Northern Canberra area.

This is a permanenet part-time role, working 20 hours per week.

As the After-Hours Emergency Department Senior Social Worker, you will provide a range of social work clinical services and support to patients, families and carers with a focus on the Emergency Department. These include;

• Assessments and interventions to address complex psychosocial needs. This may include working with traumatic injury, psychological trauma, family violence, new diagnosis, adjustment to health condition, management of chronic health conditions, loss and grief, safety concerns, mental health and alcohol and other drug issues.
• Referral and liaison with health and other service providers
• Advocacy to promote and address patients’ needs
• Counselling and emotional support
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to facilitate a positive patient journey and provide a high-quality clinical service

The successful candidate will possess:

• Degree in Social Work (or AASW recognised equivalent).
• Professional membership or eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working professionally in Social Work.
• Availability for weekend and/or after-hours work.
• Working With Vulnerable People

Apply now! For more information, please email or call Luke on 0482 081 445 | luke.thomas@cmr.com.au