We are seeking an experienced Level 3 Social Worker for a large tertiary service based in Canberra, joining on a permanent fulltime basis. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team in a Community Health setting, providing high level skilled clinical assessment and psychosocial interventions across a range of clinical areas, including individual and group work to consumers and carers. Rehabilitation Aged and Community Services team (RACS) provides integrated and effective services in the areas of rehabilitation, aged care, and community care in a broader range of sites throughout the ACT. Social workers provide assessment and therapeutic intervention for a range of client populations throughout their patient journey. The patients we see present with a range of psychosocial issues that impact their health circumstances across the lifespan including ante-natal care, newly acquired and chronic health conditions, medical and surgical treatments, rehabilitation, and ageing. This position may be required to participate in overtime, on call, and/or rotation roster. Key Responsibilities Under limited direction of the Rehabilitation Aged Care and Community Services (RACS) Social Work Manager you will perform the Social Worker role under limited supervision and understand the issues related to health and wellbeing and the impact on the person and their family/carer, including adjustment to change in their health. The Social Worker will promote improved client outcomes through working in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to provide high quality clinical services across a range of service speciality areas. - Provide high level skilled clinical assessment and psychosocial interventions across a range of clinical areas, including individual and group work to consumers and carers - Exercise independent professional judgment in solving problems and managing cases where principles, procedures and techniques require expansion, adaptation, or modification - Liaise with patients, carers, and service providers, to enhance and improve clinical outcomes and develop partnerships for health promotion and other service activities identified in the business plan - Actively contribute to the supervision and education of staff and students. Actively participate in supervision, continuing professional development and performance management - Actively contribute to the implementation of clinical governance activity, quality improvement projects, research programs and health promotion in areas relevant to service - Participate in team meetings, complete clinical and administrative data collection and case records to a consistent high standard - Practice in accordance with the professional body's code of conduct, practice standards and organisational guidelines and legislative requirements - Undertaking other duties as directed, within the approved scope of clinical practice ensuring the delivery of high-quality person and family centred, safe and high-quality patient care About You - Proven knowledge of and ability to provide high level skilled clinical psychosocial assessment, counselling, and complex interventions, which is responsive to multi-faceted patient needs - Ability to perform novel, complex, critical, or difficult tasks with professional supervision - Demonstrated track record of working in a multi-disciplined team environment - Good organisational skills with a high degree of drive - Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet client's needs - Effective communication and interpersonal skills - Relevant Social Work degree qualifications and a minimum of 3 years' experience working professionally in hospital or health - Current registration or eligibility to apply with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) - The successful applicant will need to be available for occasional weekend and after-hours work, with access to flex time - Experience in mental health and/or experience in working with adults with intellectual disabilities Remuneration package: $105,900 - $119,774 (Plus 11.5% Super) per annum If this sounds like something of interest please get in touch: Ross Jenkins | Executive Consultant, Social Care Team. You can simply 'Apply Now' or Email: Your CV to ross.jenkinscmr.com.au / Call: 0734975713