Social Worker (PD)

Air Combat Effectiveness Consulting Group, LLC; West Perth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing exceptional care for patients and their families. As a vital member of a multi-disciplinary team, you will play a crucial role in developing treatment and care plans, conducting psycho-social evaluations, and assisting families in navigating the complexities of healthcare services. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of seriously ill patients and their families, ensuring they receive the support and resources they need during challenging times. If you are passionate about social work and making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school with a Masters Degree in Social Work or related field.
• One year experience in the acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan treatment and care plans as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Screen high-risk patients for discharge planning and referrals.
• Assist families in choosing appropriate services.

Skills

Psycho-social evaluations

Knowledge of psychosocial issues

Discharge planning

Patient assistance

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Sociology

Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

Job description

Overview

Function as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team in planning appropriate treatment and continuing care plans for patients. Provide psycho-social evaluations, have knowledge of psychosocial issues affecting the families of seriously ill neonates/infants and patients, respond to referrals, screen all high-risk patients, teenage mothers, and suicidal/homicidal patients for discharge planning and referrals. Assist the patient/family in choosing/utilizing appropriate services.

Responsibilities

1. Function as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team in planning appropriate treatment and continuing care plans for patients.
2. Provide psycho-social evaluations.
3. Have knowledge of psychosocial issues affecting the families of seriously ill neonates/infants and patients.
4. Respond to referrals.
5. Screen all high-risk patients, teenage mothers, and suicidal/homicidal patients for discharge planning and referrals.
6. Assist the patient/family in choosing/utilizing appropriate services.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited school with a Masters Degree in Social Work or related field including Psychology, Sociology, or Marriage and Family Therapy. One year experience in the acute care setting is preferred.