Social Worker - Grade 2 ABI Unit

The Role

This is an exciting role for a Social worker to assist Bayside Health - Alfred Care Group, in supporting patients with an Acquired Brain Injury.

The Social Worker is responsible for identifying and meeting the needs of the specialist patient group in collaboration with the clinical units, particularly the management of complex clinical cases.

Excellent interpersonal skills are essential for this position, including negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.

An ability to display flexibility within Social work practice and to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team are also essential.

The worker will be required to consult with staff, both Social Workers and those from other disciplines, on issues relevant to patient care and provide advanced casework expertise.

Consultation with NDIS, TAC, Workcover, ACAS, Transitional Care Program (TCP), Carer Services, Office of the Public Advocate (OPA), Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) will also form a key component of this role.

Qualifications And Experience Required

• Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Bachelor of Social Work, or recognised equivalent.
• Experience in an acute or sub-acute hospital setting is preferable.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and with families, exhibiting initiative and facilitative qualities.
• Previous experience working within a hospital setting.
• Knowledge of NDIS, Aged Care services and TAC funding models will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of working within an Electronic medical record will be required for this role.