Social Worker Rural Generalist AHP

Job no: 913025
Work type: Full time
Location: South East
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network - Country Health Connect, Mount Gambier
• Salary: AHP2 $ 91,785 - $106,330 p.a. + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Regional Incentives may apply
• Permanent Full Time position
• Eligibility:
  Open to Everyone

An opportunity is available to work for Country Health Connect, where you will provide a broad range of services to the Mount Gambier Hospital. This new and dynamic full‑time, ongoing position offers a unique split role servicing both our Emergency Department/Short Stay Unit and various hospital wards. As an Allied Health Professional Level 2, you'll work within our Country Health Connect unit, providing comprehensive social work services across diverse healthcare settings.

As a member of a multi‑professional team, including health professionals and service providers from other sectors, the Rural Generalist Social Worker utilises a combination of preventative, early intervention, treatment/therapy and evaluation approaches.

The Rural Generalist Social Worker may be required to work within Subacute services, in which case the Social Worker will adopt a rehabilitative approach to service provision, as defined in the Statewide Rehabilitation Clinical Network Rehabilitation Generic Core Competencies Framework. Services will focus on improving health outcomes, functional capacity and quality of life, in accordance with clinical guidelines and models of care.

• Support consumers through the Patient Journey, providing effective assessment and triage, timely referrals, accurate information, co‑ordinated care and prompt follow‑up
• Apply clinical skills to a broad scope of practice, delivering services which promote wellness, re‑ablement and empowerment appropriate to the local rural context
• Contribute professional leadership in the application of clinical protocols and standards within the multi‑disciplinary team and health unit / LCLHN

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter‑professional approach to holistic health care.
• Team Culture:
  Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community
• Access salary packaging benefits in addition to annual salary, superannuation, and leave loading – watch a short video about salary packaging.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available (see SA Health Careers – Relocation support for more information)
• Wellbeing initiatives:
  Supporting you with access to mental health resources, EAP, flexible work options, and wellbeing activities that promote balance, resilience, and a healthy workplace
• Regional Incentives may apply, subject to the terms in the Enterprise Agreement.

• You will bring experience in primary and acute health care settings, Social Work assessments, counselling, and working in a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Must hold a recognised qualification within the Social Work profession, and be eligible for practising membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. It is desirable to participate in the Australian Association of Social Workers accredited continuing professional development program as a requirement of a self‑regulated profession.

Country Health Connect focuses on the delivery of exceptional care to those living within our communities who require some support to remain living independently or reside in one of our residential aged care facilities.

Our professional and caring staff deliver health care and wellbeing support across regional South Australia in hospitals, local health services, community centres,…