Social Worker Ii

White Spot; Prince Rupert; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to provide comprehensive assessments, treatment coordination, and psychosocial care. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to enhance the health and well-being of clients in a rewarding and impactful role. Join us at a facility that prioritizes client-centered care in the beautiful coastal city of Prince Rupert, BC.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation with one year of service

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work required.
• Two years recent experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Current registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment and treatment coordination.
• Deliver psychosocial care and counselling.
• Collaborate with health care providers and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Assessment and Treatment

Communication

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Knowledge Integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers

Tools

Meditech

Windows programs

Job description

Position Summary

**Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position**

We are seeking caring and compassionate Social Worker to join our health care team. If you are conscientious and well organized, with a strong commitment to the care and well-being of others, don't miss out on this rewarding opportunity!

In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, the Social Worker provides comprehensive assessment, care planning, and treatment coordination for designated clients and their families. Working collaboratively with other health care providers and the multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker provides direct psychosocial care, counselling, group work, system navigation, advocacy, education, and linkage to relevant specialized complex care resources while facilitating client self-management. The Social Worker is responsible for providing and developing social work services to maintain or improve the health and social well-being and functioning of the identified population.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday / Days - 08:30 to 16:30

New Wage: As of April 1, 2024, the new wage is: $42.27 - $52.81/hour

Prince Rupert Regional Hospital is the largest hospital in northwest BC with 27 acute care beds. They offer emergency services, ultrasound, CT scans, surgery, extended care, pediatrics, radiology, and obstetrics. Additional services include diabetes education, health heart and rehabilitation, podiatry, orthopedics, and other visiting specialists.

Prince Rupert is a coastal port city with a population of 12,220 (2021). It is nestled into a mountain and surrounded by the Great Bear Rainforest. Visitors can see rare wildlife, explore rugged landscapes, and experience world-class fishing adventures. For more information, visit Prince Rupert, known as the halibut capital of the world.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.
• Two years recent related experience in a healthcare setting working with medically complex clients with concurrent disorders, or a combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.

Skills and Abilities:

• Assessment and Treatment: Ability to complete client assessments using prescribed technical, therapeutic, and safety interventions.
• Teaching: Ability to educate clients and groups.
• Knowledge Integration: Use of current research evidence to support practice decisions.
• Communication: Effective verbal, written, and electronic communication skills, including conflict resolution.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze data, problem-solve, and make decisions using a systems approach.
• Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice: Promote client-focused care, cultural sensitivity, advocacy, and social justice.
• Management: Organize work, set objectives, prioritize, and collaborate across disciplines.
• Leadership: Foster staff morale, engagement, and innovation.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively and promote excellence in client care.
• Equipment: Proficiency with Meditech, Windows programs, data analysis, email, and related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, providing hospital and community health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities, serving a population of 300,000. Employing over 7,000 staff, we deliver exceptional health services through hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units, and specialized service offices.