Senior Medical Social Worker Position
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Medical Social Worker to join our team at St. Vincents University Hospital.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a professional social work service to patients referred to the hospital’s social work department.
Key Responsibilities:
* Disseminate best practice guidelines to colleagues and actively participate in the management of the social work department as agreed with the head of department.
* Continually develop and maintain high standards of Social Work Practice within the Social Work Team.
* Work across all areas within the social work department at the discretion of the Principal Medical Social Worker.
Requirements:
* A degree in Social Work or related field.
* Proven experience as a medical social worker, preferably in a hospital setting.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Able to work independently and as part of a team.
* Familiarity with best practice guidelines and current trends in social work.