Social Worker/Psychologist
Part-time Permanent

Closes: 10 August 2020

Classification: Health Professional Officer Grade 3
Salary: $94,606 - $99,687 (up to $104,631 on achieving a personal upgrade) plus superannuation
Position No: 28331 - 01QSG
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 27 July 2020
Contact Officer: Sharon Bale on sharon.bale@act.gov.au or (02) 5124 4269

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Our Vision: Creating exceptional health care together.

Our Role: To be a health service that is trusted by our community.

Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and communitybased health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)a catchment of approximately 400,000 people. It also services the surrounding Southern New South Wales region which includes the Bega Valley, Bombala, Cooma-Monaro, Eurobodalla, Goulburn, Mulwaree, Palerang, Queanbeyan, Snowy River, Upper Lachlan Shire and the Yass Valley. CHS administers a range publicly funded health facilities, programs and services including but not limited to:

* The Canberra Hospital: a modern 600-bed tertiary hospital providing trauma services and most major medical and surgical sub-specialty services.
* University of Canberra Hospital Specialist Centre for Rehabilitation, Recovery and Research: a dedicated and purpose-built rehabilitation facility, with 140 inpatient beds, 75-day places and additional outpatient services.
* Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services provide a range of health services from prevention and treatment through to recovery and maintenance at a number of locations and in varied environments for people suffering from mental health issues.

* Four Walk-in Centres: which provide free treatment for minor illness and injury.
* Seven community health centres: providing a range of general and specialist health services to people of all ages.

* A range of community based health services including Early Childhood Services, Youth and Womens Health, Dental Health, Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Services.

Overview of the work area and position:

The Division of Cancer and Ambulatory Support (CAS) provides comprehensive cancer screening, diagnostic, assessment and treatment services in inpatient, outpatient and non-admitted treatment settings. The division is also responsible for immunology, specialist palliative care, medical physics and radiation safety, walk in centres and organisational outpatient support through Central Intake, transcription, policy support and the Central Outpatients Department.

The Palliative Care Service at Canberra Health Services is a consult liaison service operating during business hours and services patients with palliative needs throughout the wider hospital campus. The role of Palliative Care Social Worker/Psychologist is HP3 level and is part time, working three days per week. The position reports to the Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Consultant and is an integral member of the specialist team. The position is a critical reference point for patients and families with complex psychological and social needs relating to their overall diagnosis, treatment or adjusting to a new palliative care diagnosis. The role also provides support, clinical supervision and education for staff across diverse professional background and as such is a highly experienced professional.

Working closely with other disciplines in all wards in Canberra Hospital, the role provides leadership in psychosocial care of patients and their families or carers along with direct care of complex patients. Services include facilitation of access to resources, responding to crisis, individual and relationship counselling, leadership in palliative care conversations and recognition of and assistance with bereavement issues.Staff consultation and support is also an integral aspect of the role.

The Palliative Care Social Worker/Psychologist will have a sound understanding of and experience in issues relating to facing death, palliative care, bereavement and a commitment to working within an inter-professional environment. The overall function of the position is to promote positive client outcomes through the provision of high-quality consultation and clinical services, networking, health promotion activities and education in and a cross designated areas or units as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

For Social Work:

Mandatory:

* Degree in Social Work.
* Professional membership or eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
* Be registered under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011.
* Applicants should have a minimum of three years (ideal five years) post-qualification experience in hospital or other health focused care.

* Holds or is working towards a relevant post graduate qualification.

For Psychology:

* General Psychology registration with AHPRA.
* Applicants should have a minimum of three years (preferably five years) experience post registration.
* Hold or is working towards postgraduate qualification in a relevant field.

Desirable:

* Area of Practice Endorsement e.g. Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology or Counselling Psychology.
* Board approved supervisor for Higher Degree programs and Registrar programs.
* Previous experience/qualifications in group facilitation.

Prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

* Undergo a pre-employment National Police check.
* Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals,

* Comply with CHS Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy, (OMU).

Note: This is a part-time permanent position available at 24 hours per week and the full-time salary noted above will be paid pro-rata.

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Career interest categories:

Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services

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