Social Worker
- Port Alberni, BC, Canada
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Under the direction of the Coordinator, and as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing client-centered care, the Social Worker provides assessment, intervention, consultation and referral for services to clients and their caregiver/families where social, economic, emotional or psychological circumstances present barriers to care and an optimum level of function
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognized university. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers. Post-degree preparation in care for the seriously and persistently mentally ill and/or significant substance use (concurrent disorders), such as psychosocial rehabilitation, chronic mental illnesses, treatment of major mental illnesses and psychiatric treatment strategies; familiarity with and working knowledge of applicable legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act; familiarity with and working knowledge of various community based health and human services; and two (2) years' recent, related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid BC Driver's License.
Skills And Abilities
- Determine and deal with emergent situations.
- Meet deadlines.
- Organize, prioritize and coordinate workload.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff and other health care providers.
- Work as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team.
- Problem solve.
- Resolve conflict.
- Foster good public relations.
- Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
- Keyboard at 30 wpm.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1681.pdfMore about this job
Responsibilities
The Social Worker at Island Health will assess clients and caregivers, provide intervention and consultation, and refer them to services. The work takes place within a multidisciplinary healthcare team under the Coordinator's direction.
Requirements
Candidates need a Bachelor of Social Work, current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers, and two years of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination. A valid BC driver's licence is also required.
Skills
- Client assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Referral and case coordination
- Conflict resolution
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Problem solving
- Prioritization and time management
- Computerized systems
- Keyboarding (30 wpm)
- Verbal and written communication
- Mental health and substance use support
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act
- Knowledge of Guardianship Act
- Community health and human services
Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Social Worker
- Social Work
- BC College of Social Workers
- Mental Health Act
- Guardianship Act
- concurrent disorders
- mental health
- substance use
- psychosocial rehabilitation
- case management
- client assessment
- referral
- healthcare
- multidisciplinary team
- community health services
- Island Health
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- BC College of Social Workers registration
Tools
- computerized systems
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Social Work
Own vehicle
Yes