Clinical Social Worker, Home Health- New Westminster

Fraser Health; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a Social Worker for Home Health in New Westminster, BC. You will deliver therapeutic counselling, conduct assessments, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop care plans. Applicants must have a Master's in Social Work and recent experience in health care. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

100% Employer-Paid Benefits

Generous Vacation Time

Immediate Pension Enrollment

Maternity Top-Up

TransLink Pass Subsidy

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an approved school.
• Two years' experience in a complex health care environment.
• Current registration with the BC College of Social Workers.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic counselling services to clients and families.
• Conduct social work and psychosocial assessments.
• Evaluate clients' responses to interventions.
• Participate in developing comprehensive care plans with the team.
• Facilitate referrals and provide information on community resources.

Skills

Counselling skills

Assessment abilities

Leadership in care planning

Collaboration

Conflict management

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) equivalency

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour.

Job Summary

We are currently looking to fill a Casual opportunity for Social Worker at Home Health located in New Westminster.

Benefits

Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including:

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes.
• Additional employee discounts and perks available.
• *Eligibility based on employment status.

Overview

Works as a member of the Home Health interdisciplinary team to provide assessment and treatment services for clients; liaises with community agencies and caregiver support groups; participates in educational services, planning; program development and policy recommendations; provides consultative support to the interdisciplinary team in the development of services within the assigned area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

1. Provides therapeutic counselling services to clients and families experiencing complicated circumstances related to a variety of medical diagnoses.
2. Conducts social work and psychosocial assessment of clients and families and interprets the information using a variety of modalities in accordance with professional standards and clinical practices.
3. Follows up and provides ongoing monitoring of complex psychosocial situations; evaluates clients' response to interventions.
4. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, provides information regarding clients psychosocial situation and participates in developing a comprehensive plan of care with/for the client; collaborates and consults with other health service area professionals on the care plan.
5. Acts as a resource for clients and their families by providing information regarding community resources and access to these resources, facilitating referrals where appropriate; facilitates the development of HSA resources by identifying services needed to support the health of families.
6. Participates in quality improvement activities by providing input into the development, implementation and evaluation of program goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
7. Promotes client autonomy by ensuring their participation in the planning, decision making and the development of problem solving abilities.
8. Assists in the development and provision of relevant educational programs for home health care staff, clients, their families and community agencies on psychosocial issues related to health, illness and disability.
9. Prepares statistics, in accordance with the workload measurement system, for submission to designated personnel; maintains written clinical records as required.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an approved school of Social Work.
• Two (2) years' recent related experience in a complex health care environment such as a community or home health setting, or an equivalent combination of social work education, training and experience.
• Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
• Valid BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of counselling skills and clinical practice models as it relates to individuals, families and groups.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct social and psychosocial assessments.
• Ability to provide leadership to the interdisciplinary team in care planning in complex client situations.
• Ability to work effectively with others including working effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team and understanding the scope of practice of other health care disciplines.
• Ability to make effective referrals, reflecting in-depth knowledge of community resources and strong collaborative skills in working with other community agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients, families, other members of the health care team and community agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict.
• Ability to facilitate group meetings, processes and decision making.
• Ability to operate related equipment including related computer software.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Applicants with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from an accredited School of Social Work, and a demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. If you are applying under equivalency, please clearly outline in your application how your knowledge, education, skills and experience meet Master of Social Work (MSW) equivalency.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.