Social Worker

Island Health; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their multidisciplinary team. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, focusing on addressing social, economic, emotional, and psychological barriers to health. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor of Social Work degree and be registered with the BC College of Social Workers, bringing at least two years of relevant experience. You'll be responsible for conducting assessments, care planning, and providing consultation to patients and families. If you're passionate about making a difference in the community and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work degree and full registration with BC College of Social Workers required.
• 2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, care planning, and intervention for patients and families.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team to deliver patient-centered care.

Skills

Counseling Skills

Crisis Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Conflict Resolution

Organizational Skills

Team Leadership

Public Relations

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Post-degree preparation in Gerontology or Palliative Care

Tools

Computerized Systems

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.

Working without general supervision as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing patient-centered care, the Social Worker provides assessment, care planning, intervention, consultation, and referral for services to patients and their caregivers/families where the social, economic, emotional or psychological circumstances of the patient presents barriers to care and/or an optimum level of function.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognised university; Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers; Post-degree preparation in program-specific areas, such as Gerontology or Palliative Care, preferred; Working knowledge and familiarity with various community based health and human services; and two (2) years of recent, related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of applicable legislation.
• Demonstrate counseling skills, including crisis, loss and grief counseling.
• Ability to educate and provide consultation to patients/caregivers/families, support groups, and other health care professionals, including development and coordination of inservices, presentations and facilitation skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to determine and deal with emergent situations.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate workload in a complex environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff and other health care providers.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to foster good public relations.
• Work independently and as a member of, and/or provide leadership to, a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Ability to resolve conflict.
• Ability to operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
• Keyboard at 30 wpm.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.