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Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) is an Acute Care hospital with over 1,100 beds. It is the Trauma Centre for Southern Alberta, Eastern British Columbia and Western Saskatchewan. FMC has a Neuro Tertiary Unit as well as the majority of In-Patient Neurological services in Calgary. The present caseload for this position is in acute neuro, with the potential for coverage on any unit/service as required. The caseload for all positions within the Social Work department may be subject to change based on operational considerations. The successful incumbent will show proficiencies in the following areas: Interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain collaborative working relationships with members of the interdisciplinary team. Self-direction and independent decision making, sound clinical judgment and critical thinking skills. Time management and prioritization skills, with a demonstrated ability to function effectively within a dynamic and challenging environment. Effective communication with a patient and family centered focus. Demonstrates problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills. Creating innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues. Demonstrates commitment to and participation in activities which promote professional and personal growth and development. Actively integrates patient and family centered care principles into own clinical practice. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the values of AHS – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety.
Description:
As a Social Worker II, you will be a member of an inter-disciplinary team and provides a range of social work services to patients and their families. Your services may include: psychosocial assessment, resource-based interventions, individual, group and family treatment, risk screening, counselling, case management and coordination, transition or discharge planning, and prevention, promotion and public awareness activities.
Completion of bachelor's degree in Social Work. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).
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Responsibilities
Provide social work services to patients and families, including psychosocial assessment, counselling, treatment, risk screening, and resource-based interventions. Coordinate case management and transitions or discharge planning as part of an interdisciplinary team, with the current caseload focused on acute neurology.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Social Work is required, along with active or eligible registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers. The role calls for sound clinical judgment, independent decision-making, effective communication, collaboration, and the ability to manage priorities in a dynamic clinical environment.
Skills
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Counselling
- Case Management
- Discharge Planning
- Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Communication
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Time Management
- Prioritization
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Resource-Based Interventions
- Risk Screening
- Transition Planning
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Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Social Work
- Acute Care
- Neuro
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Resource-Based Interventions
- Individual Treatment
- Group Treatment
- Family Treatment
- Risk Screening
- Counselling
- Case Management
- Care Coordination
- Transition Planning
- Discharge Planning
- Prevention
- Health Promotion
- Public Awareness
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Alberta College of Social Workers
- Professional Development
