Senior Clinician Social Worker

F/T, Temp (ends 14/01/2011)

Social Work – Dandenong Hospital

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, skilled senior Social Worker to join our department while the present incumbent is on maternity leave. The senior Social Worker is responsible for leading and supervising our social work team working in the adult stream, as well as providing advanced social work services to patients and their families, particularly those with complex clinical needs. Apart from contributing to the ongoing professional development of social work staff and demonstrating a commitment to evidence based practice and improvement, you will also carry the Quality portfolio.

Excellent interpersonal skills are essential for this position, including negotiation and communication skills. An ability to display flexibility within work practice and to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team is also essential.

ENQUIRIES/APPLICATIONS (Ref No 41599): Kenneil Cummings, Chief Social Worker or Tina Brooker, Snr Clinician on 9554 8344. To apply please visit the ‘Careers’ link on our website www.southernhealth.org.au

Applications close: 29 March 2010.