Senior Social Worker - Cancer Supportive Care

1 day ago
United States$111,639 - $120,057 (Plus 12.5% Super)Full TimeSocial Worker

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Job Description

About the Role

Join ACT Health as a Senior Social Worker - Cancer Supportive Care in United States. Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent. Classification: Health Professional Officer Level 3 (PN 14822) Salary: $111,639 - $120,057 (Plus 12.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undergo a pre
  • employment National Police Check.
  • Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
  • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Requirements

  • page response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.
  • Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position
  • Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person
  • centred care. It provides acute, sub

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $111,639 - $120,057 (Plus 12.5% Super)

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join ACT Health as a Senior Social Worker - Cancer Supportive Care.

Key Skills

Social WorkPsychosocial AssessmentEmotional SupportCounselingAdvocacyCare PlanningMultidisciplinary TeamworkPatient SupportFamily SupportHealth ConditionsCancer KnowledgeCommunicationProblem SolvingCrisis InterventionEmpathyProfessional Development
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Position Insights

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at ACT 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.

Compensation Analysis

ACT Health lists compensation for this physician position at $112k to $120k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social Work, Psychosocial Assessment, Emotional Support, Counseling, Advocacy, Care Planning, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Patient Support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Senior Social Worker will assist and support patients and their families facing challenges related to cancer and chronic health issues. Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments and providing interventions such as referrals, emotional support, and future care planning.

Benefits package: Competitive Pay Rates, Salary Packaging, Flexible Working Conditions, Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Physiotherapists, Onsite Cafes, Staff Cafeteria, Pharmacy. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About ACT Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Garran, Australian Capital Territory
5-10

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay Rates
Salary Packaging
Flexible Working Conditions
Employee Assistance Program
Onsite Physiotherapists
Onsite Cafes
Staff Cafeteria
Pharmacy

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

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