Senior Social Worker - Subacute

Eastern Health

1 month ago

United StatesPart TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Eastern Health as a Senior Social Worker - Subacute in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of.

lead complex discharge planning Conflict resolution skills Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to.

provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.

Benefits & Compensation

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Eastern Health as a Senior Social Worker - Subacute.

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsRisk AssessmentCommunicationOrganisational SkillsConflict ResolutionDischarge PlanningTeamworkAutonomyAASW Eligibility

Requirements

Candidates must be qualified and passionate social workers eligible for AASW membership, possessing experience in a hospital setting and demonstrating strong commitment to high-quality care. Essential abilities include excellent communication, organizational, risk assessment, and conflict resolution skills, along with the capacity to lead complex discharge planning.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Senior Social Worker - Subacute at Eastern Health a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Eastern Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Risk Assessment, Communication, Organisational Skills, Conflict Resolution, Discharge Planning, Teamwork. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: This role serves as a senior clinician within the subacute wards at the Wantirna site, focusing on complex and continuing care and NDIS patients. The social worker will support the growing Social Work department and work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team.

Benefits package: Mentor and Shadowing program, Access to discovery days across our 50 sites, Study and professional development leave, Fitness Passport for work-life balance, Employee Assistance program, Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements, Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme, Access to Private Health Insurance offers. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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