Social Worker
Fixed Term Part-Time Opportunity
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Social Worker to join our Allied Health team at Ramsay Clinic Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast! We are seeking an experienced Social Worker who has comprehensive clinical experience in mental health with skills in the assessment and treatment of anxiety, mood and drug and alcohol use disorders. The position within our Allied Health Team is offered on a part-time basis (contract until 12 May, 45 hours a fortnight) and an immediate start is preferred.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will be a motivated, energetic and flexible team player with a high degree of professionalism. You will have excellent clinical and communication skills and strive to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of patients. You will also have the following selection criteria:
Essential Criteria;
- A tertiary qualification in social work
- Specialised and recognised training in mental health and group therapy experience in an inpatient and/or outpatient environment
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation including the Mental Health Act
- Experience in the development and delivery of mental health groups
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including demonstrated experience in liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- Commitment to ensuring quality services are delivered to patients with a focus on positive clinical outcomes
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of the need for continuation of personal and professional development
- Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable Criteria:
- Training and experience in utilising Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
About the Hospital
Ramsay Clinic Caloundra, owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, has established an excellent reputation in the community for its high commitment to customer service, staff satisfaction and quality improvement. The clinic is a friendly, modern health care facility providing a comprehensive range of services including Endoscopy, Colonoscopy and Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT).
Our Ramsay Way values
We are a leading provider of health care services with a special culture known as “The Ramsay Way” and a philosophy of “People Caring for People”.
- We value strong, healthy relationships by respecting and recognising those we work with.
- We strive to continuously improve and we take pride in our achievements.
- We seek to grow sustainably because we care about our people, our community and our planet.
Requirements
All applications must be lodged online. Please click the Apply button within this ad to lodge an application.
Everyone who joins Ramsay:
- Must be up-to-date in their vaccination against COVID-19 (including the third dose, as required) using a vaccine approved by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation.
- Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases
For enquiries, please contact:
Jenny Melrose, Ramsay Clinic Caloundra