Indigenous Social Worker, Virtual Psychiatry Unit (VPU)

Fraser Health; Surrey; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established health care provider seeks a Relief Part Time Indigenous Social Worker for its Virtual Psychiatry Unit. This role is crucial in delivering culturally appropriate counseling and intermediary services to Indigenous clients, promoting holistic wellness and facilitating connections to essential health services. Join a dedicated team committed to diversity, respect, and community health, where your expertise will significantly impact the lives of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals. Experience a rewarding career within a dynamic environment that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of clinical social work experience, including with Indigenous clients.
• Bachelor's in Social Work and full registration required.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to enhance service delivery for Indigenous clients.
• Conduct assessments and screenings for emotional and social health.

Skills

Culturally safe service delivery

Client advocacy

Assessment and evaluation

Knowledge of Indigenous health approaches

Consultation skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Teaching skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Current registration with BC College of Social Workers

Tools

Personal computer

Job description

Salary

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

We are looking for a Relief Part Time Indigenous Social Worker, Virtual Psychiatry Unit (VPU) to join our team in Surrey, B.C..

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the workforce, and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring, and Trust.

A career with Fraser Health will offer you the opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding health care environment. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.

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Detailed Overview

Reporting clinically to the Social Work Clinical Practice Leader, and reporting administratively to the Coordinator or designate, the Indigenous Social Worker, VPU participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a variety of community and hospital settings. Within the context of an Indigenous health care perspective, provides culturally appropriate counselling and intermediary services to First Nations, Métis and Inuit clients. Plans, organizes, and evaluates clinical and psychosocial health care needs and services for Indigenous clients involving assessments, health teaching to clients, support, consultation, liaison, and referral to appropriate services. The Indigenous Social Worker, VPU collaborates with other programs across Fraser Health as well as Indigenous partner organizations such as First Nations Health Authority and Métis Nation BC. This position will facilitate connections between Indigenous clients and service providers to enhance access to Fraser Health and traditional wellness services, with a culturally appropriate approach. May provide care to patients through a combination of telephone, virtual video/audio conference and/or remote technology to patients in their homes, in the community including outreach, and virtually.

Responsibilities

1. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, provides social work services for clients, families, service providers, and community agencies to enhance service delivery through consultation, development of a care plan, and forwarding necessary information to appropriate community services/agencies. Clarifies client and family expectations and acts as a client advocate.
2. Conducts client assessments and screenings that include evaluation of emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual health as well as social determinants of health using information from all available sources.
3. Participates in a multi-disciplinary team, bridging Indigenous Health and Mental Health and Substance Use, referring Indigenous clients to appropriate services, as eligible.
4. Communicates with and obtains assistance from appropriate community agencies and FHA programs to ensure the best possible care for clients and families after discharge from hospital.
5. May provide care to patients through a combination of telephone, virtual video/audio conference and/or remote technology to patients in their homes, in the community including outreach, and virtually when required in order to assess and/or engage with patients within their own environment and community.
6. Provides education and promotes health promotion initiatives/services to individuals, families, and Indigenous communities to increase knowledge, capacity, and resources to maintain holistic wellness. Encourages informed decision-making, personal growth, and learning, empowering the client to improve their quality of life.
7. Acts as the point of contact to assist with health system navigation and liaises with programs and services across FHA as well as community partners.
8. Collegially shares information with colleagues for the purpose of enhancing knowledge of Indigenous cultures, contemporary social issues, and health beliefs. Provides information on social and health services available in the community for Indigenous people. Participates in committees that integrate Indigenous Health with hospital and community programs by providing input and addressing Indigenous Health issues.
9. Provides information, interpretation, and guidance to the general public, agencies, Boards, etc. on Acts and Regulations applicable to social work practices and functions.
10. Reviews and adapts relevant information material.
11. Participates in professional development activities to keep up to date with current trends and research.
12. Assists with orientation of new staff, students, and other health care professionals. Maintains knowledge of community social work services and resources.
13. Maintains related records, documentation, and statistics. Prepares reports as required, and in accordance with established standards and procedures.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an approved School of Social Work. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers. Two (2) years’ recent, related clinical social work experience in a hospital or community setting including one year of experience working with Indigenous clients. Lived experience and/or knowledge of Indigenous health approaches, protocol, cultural issues, and practices.

Valid BC Driver’s Licence and access to personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of emotional, mental health and contemporary social issues relative to Indigenous communities.
• Ability to provide consultation to patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to make effective referrals, reflecting in-depth knowledge of community resources and strong collaborative skills in working with hospital, community, MHSU and health and social agency personnel.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of Social Work/Clinical Counselling as applied to Indigenous populations.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate.
• Ability to organize and problem-solve.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated teaching skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with individuals, groups, and other professionals within a multi-disciplinary environment in a diverse community.
• Ability to prioritize workload, keep accurate records and write reports.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Indigenous culture and community resources and agencies.
• Ability to deliver culturally safe and respectful services to Indigenous populations.
• Knowledge of Indigenous perspectives of health and wellness, cultural practices, and protocols.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment, including personal computers and related software.

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 48,000+ staff, medical staff, and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. 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.

Together, we are the heart of health care.