Clinical Coordinator, Social Work - (212829)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Clinical Coordinator for Social Work. This pivotal role involves supervising a dedicated team while ensuring efficient patient discharge processes. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Social Work and extensive experience in a healthcare environment. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and access to community services. This position not only emphasizes leadership and communication skills but also supports professional growth within a dynamic and patient-focused organization. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work and 5 years of related experience required.
• Current registration with BC College of Social Workers is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate up to 16 staff in a clinical setting.
• Develop and coordinate patient discharge plans and services.

Skills

Knowledge of Social Work standards

Effective working relationships

Statistics related to Social Work

Operations research

Records maintenance systems

Organizational skills

Leadership and program evaluation

Written and verbal communication

Conflict resolution techniques

Budget management

Physical ability to perform duties

Computer skills

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work

Current full registration with BC College of Social Workers

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager, the Clinical Coordinator, Social Work (CCSW), supervises, directs, schedules, and evaluates up to 16 staff. In collaboration with multidisciplinary personnel, develops, organizes, assesses, plans, and identifies patients requiring assistance for efficient and appropriate discharge; provides services to patients in areas such as Acute Care patients, Discharge Planning Unit patients, residents; and may direct outpatient services. Liaises with community agencies to promote patient access to community services and to address deficiencies between patients' requirements and available services. Participates in committees, task forces, and associated interagency programs as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Masters Degree in Social Work from a recognized university. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers. Five (5) years' recent related experience as a professional practice leader/Social Worker that includes two (2) years' experience in a health care center.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of current Social Work standards, modalities and scope of practice, ability to render advice and guidance in a professional manner consistent with standards.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, medical staff, colleagues, patients, and the public.
• Knowledge and application of statistics related to Social Work and ability to present relevant data.
• Knowledge of operations research, personnel administration, and program planning.
• Working knowledge of computerization and records maintenance systems related to Professional Practice Role.
• Ability to organize work.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and lead, and to plan, co-ordinate, implement and evaluate programs.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to offer guidance and advice, to interview and use conflict resolution techniques in a professional manner.
• Ability to deal with emergent situations under pressures of time and space.
• Ability to budget for professional development and manage within approved expenditure limits.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Ability to operate related equipment such as personal computer with an office suite of application software.