Social Worker - (215278)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority is looking for a Social Worker to provide comprehensive patient-centered care as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role involves assessment and intervention for clients facing social, economic, and psychological barriers, hence requiring strong interpersonal skills and relevant educational qualifications.

Qualifications

• Two years' recent, related experience in a similar role.
• Post-degree preparation in care for the seriously and persistently mentally ill.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, intervention, consultation and referral for clients.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Ensure patient safety and quality care.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Current 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 (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.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1681.pdf