Social Worker
- Duncan, BC, Canada
Temporary
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Job details
- Job type
- Temporary
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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, intervene where social or emotional barriers affect care, and refer them to community services. The role works as part of a healthcare team and may involve travel between service sites.
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, with knowledge of mental health and substance use care. A valid BC driver's licence and keyboarding at 30 wpm are also required.
Skills
- Social work assessment
- Client intervention
- Referral to community services
- Crisis and emergency response
- Mental health care
- Substance use care
- Concurrent disorders
- Psychosocial rehabilitation
- Mental Health Act
- Guardianship Act
- Conflict resolution
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Prioritization and time management
- Written and verbal communication
- Computerized systems
- Keyboarding 30 wpm
- Problem solving
- Stakeholder relationships
- Community health services
- Patient-centred care
Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Social Worker
- social work
- healthcare social work
- mental health
- substance use
- concurrent disorders
- case management
- client assessment
- referral
- BC College of Social Workers
- Mental Health Act
- Guardianship Act
- multidisciplinary team
- community health
- temporary
- Island Health
- Vancouver Island
- psychosocial rehabilitation
- crisis intervention
- BSW
Seniority
Mid level
Licences and certifications
- BC College of Social Workers registration
Tools
- computerized systems
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Social Work
Own vehicle
Yes