51 Care Workers jobs in Surrey
Clinical Social Worker - Care Management
Posted 14 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a Clinical Social Worker for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Variable position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $45.14 - $67.70. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
**Job Summary**
The Clinical Social Worker coordinates the development and implementation of a patient care/treatment plan through use of diagnosis and clinical assessment of psychiatric, chemical dependency and psychosocial needs as they relate to medical and behavioral care needs. Provides disposition and discharge planning, risk assessment, case management, and coordination of services to provide continuity of care.
Details of the position
+ The Clinical Social Worker completes appropriate intake documentation, provides ongoing assessment, develops treatment plan in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary treatment team. The Clinical Social Worker also manages multiple complicated cases, maintains current knowledge of ever-changing community resources, monitors patient needs and progress, develops aftercare plans. Maintains documentation on patient throughout hospitalization.
+ Provides brief therapeutic interventions with patients and/or families, as well as community staffings, in coordination with the physician and treatment team. Works as in integral member of the treatment team in the provision of treatment and aftercare planning.
+ Ensures compliance with privacy and confidentiality laws. Interfaces regularly with legal entities to address treatment needs.
+ Assists with monitoring and evaluation of services provided for department quality improvement plan.
+ Maintains current understanding of issues related to culture, ethnicity, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, religion and utilizes appropriate communication skills.
+ Provides information, education and direction in response to community requests.
+ Regularly accesses pharmaceutical and community resources to provide patients with needed psychiatric medications.
+ Provides instruction, training and supervision for graduate level social work students. Also provides clinical supervision toward licensure for CSWA's. Must maintain current licensure through continuing education. Must uphold all ethics, rules and regulations required by the Clinical Board.
+ Diagnoses, assesses and addresses both mental health and chemical dependency conditions. Performs risk assessments for suicidality, homicidality and grave disability.
+ Provides instruction, training and supervision for graduate level social work students. Also provides clinical supervision toward licensure for CSWA's. Must maintain current licensure through continuing education. Must uphold all ethics, rules and regulations required by the Clinical Board.
+ Screen and identify patients who need care management per high-risk criteria.
+ Assess, develop, implement and monitor a comprehensive discharge plan of care through an interdisciplinary team process in conjunction with the patient and family. Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to identify problems or needs that require special planning, intervention, teaching or follow-up.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
What you bring
+ Master's Degree Required: Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work
+ 2 years Required: Clinical experience with designated population and
+ Required: Clinical Social Worker Required Credentials Must have LCSW (OR), CSWA (OR), LMSW (OR), LICSW (WA), SWAL (WA), SWAICL (WA), or SWAAL (WA).
**Department / Location Specific Notes**
PHMG:
+ In lieu of MSW, a Masters degree in Counseling or related field with a minimum of two years work experience in a medical or healthcare setting, social service agency, or community organization focusing on health and/or welfare issues may be accepted.
+ Demonstrated knowledge of an ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs.
+ Demonstrated proficiency in social work practice.
PHMG Ambulatory Care Management:
+ In lieu of MSW, a Masters degree in Counseling or related field with a minimum of two years work experience in a medical or healthcare setting, social service agency, or community organization focusing on health and/or welfare issues may be accepted.
+ Demonstrated knowledge of an ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs.
+ Demonstrated proficiency in social work practice.
+ Valid drivers' license. Responsibilities may include home visits as needed and/or travel to and from clinic sites at multiple locations.
+ Ability to work in an independent and remote environment as position may be a hybrid of onsite and remote work.Ability to work from home in a secure environment free of distractions with appropriate high-speed connectivity.
_For a full description of the position, or for questions, please contact Moussa Sangare at
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility ( .
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
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Clinical Social Worker - Care Management
Posted 14 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a Clinical Social Worker for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Variable position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $45.14 - $67.70. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
**Job Summary**
The Clinical Social Worker coordinates the development and implementation of a patient care/treatment plan through use of diagnosis and clinical assessment of psychiatric, chemical dependency and psychosocial needs as they relate to medical and behavioral care needs. Provides disposition and discharge planning, risk assessment, case management, and coordination of services to provide continuity of care.
Details of the position
+ The Clinical Social Worker completes appropriate intake documentation, provides ongoing assessment, develops treatment plan in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary treatment team. The Clinical Social Worker also manages multiple complicated cases, maintains current knowledge of ever-changing community resources, monitors patient needs and progress, develops aftercare plans. Maintains documentation on patient throughout hospitalization.
+ Provides brief therapeutic interventions with patients and/or families, as well as community staffings, in coordination with the physician and treatment team. Works as in integral member of the treatment team in the provision of treatment and aftercare planning.
+ Ensures compliance with privacy and confidentiality laws. Interfaces regularly with legal entities to address treatment needs.
+ Assists with monitoring and evaluation of services provided for department quality improvement plan.
+ Maintains current understanding of issues related to culture, ethnicity, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, religion and utilizes appropriate communication skills.
+ Provides information, education and direction in response to community requests.
+ Regularly accesses pharmaceutical and community resources to provide patients with needed psychiatric medications.
+ Provides instruction, training and supervision for graduate level social work students. Also provides clinical supervision toward licensure for CSWA's. Must maintain current licensure through continuing education. Must uphold all ethics, rules and regulations required by the Clinical Board.
+ Diagnoses, assesses and addresses both mental health and chemical dependency conditions. Performs risk assessments for suicidality, homicidality and grave disability.
+ Provides instruction, training and supervision for graduate level social work students. Also provides clinical supervision toward licensure for CSWA's. Must maintain current licensure through continuing education. Must uphold all ethics, rules and regulations required by the Clinical Board.
+ Screen and identify patients who need care management per high-risk criteria.
+ Assess, develop, implement and monitor a comprehensive discharge plan of care through an interdisciplinary team process in conjunction with the patient and family. Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to identify problems or needs that require special planning, intervention, teaching or follow-up.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
What you bring
+ Master's Degree Required: Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work
+ 2 years Required: Clinical experience with designated population and
+ Required: Clinical Social Worker Required Credentials Must have LCSW (OR), CSWA (OR), LMSW (OR), LICSW (WA), SWAL (WA), SWAICL (WA), or SWAAL (WA).
**Department / Location Specific Notes**
PHMG:
+ In lieu of MSW, a Masters degree in Counseling or related field with a minimum of two years work experience in a medical or healthcare setting, social service agency, or community organization focusing on health and/or welfare issues may be accepted.
+ Demonstrated knowledge of an ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs.
+ Demonstrated proficiency in social work practice.
PHMG Ambulatory Care Management:
+ In lieu of MSW, a Masters degree in Counseling or related field with a minimum of two years work experience in a medical or healthcare setting, social service agency, or community organization focusing on health and/or welfare issues may be accepted.
+ Demonstrated knowledge of an ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs.
+ Demonstrated proficiency in social work practice.
+ Valid drivers' license. Responsibilities may include home visits as needed and/or travel to and from clinic sites at multiple locations.
+ Ability to work in an independent and remote environment as position may be a hybrid of onsite and remote work.Ability to work from home in a secure environment free of distractions with appropriate high-speed connectivity.
_For a full description of the position, or for questions, please contact Moussa Sangare at
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility ( .
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
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Clinical Social Worker - Care Management
Posted 14 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
PeaceHealth St. Joseph's Medical Center in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Clinical Social Worker for a Part Time, 0.60 FTE, Night position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $45.14 - $67.70. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available!
**Job Summary**
The Clinical Social Worker coordinates the development and implementation of a patient care/treatment plan through use of diagnosis and clinical assessment of psychiatric, chemical dependency and psychosocial needs as they relate to medical and behavioral care needs. Provides disposition and discharge planning, risk assessment, case management, and coordination of services to provide continuity of care.
**What you will do:**
+ The Clinical Social Worker completes appropriate intake documentation, provides ongoing assessment, develops treatment plan in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary treatment team. The Clinical Social Worker also manages multiple complicated cases, maintains current knowledge of ever-changing community resources, monitors patient needs and progress, develops aftercare plans. Maintains documentation on patient throughout hospitalization.
+ Provides brief therapeutic interventions with patients and/or families, as well as community staffings, in coordination with the physician and treatment team. Works as in integral member of the treatment team in the provision of treatment and aftercare planning.
+ Ensures compliance with privacy and confidentiality laws. Interfaces regularly with legal entities to address treatment needs.
+ Assists with monitoring and evaluation of services provided for department quality improvement plan.
+ Maintains current understanding of issues related to culture, ethnicity, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, religion and utilizes appropriate communication skills.
+ Provides information, education and direction in response to community requests.
+ Regularly accesses pharmaceutical and community resources to provide patients with needed psychiatric medications.
+ Provides instruction, training and supervision for graduate level social work students. Also provides clinical supervision toward licensure for CSWA's. Must maintain current licensure through continuing education. Must uphold all ethics, rules and regulations required by the Clinical Board.
+ Diagnoses, assesses and addresses both mental health and chemical dependency conditions. Performs risk assessments for suicidality, homicidality and grave disability.
+ Provides instruction, training and supervision for graduate level social work students. Also provides clinical supervision toward licensure for CSWA's. Must maintain current licensure through continuing education. Must uphold all ethics, rules and regulations required by the Clinical Board.
+ Screen and identify patients who need care management per high-risk criteria.
+ Assess, develop, implement and monitor a comprehensive discharge plan of care through an interdisciplinary team process in conjunction with the patient and family. Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to identify problems or needs that require special planning, intervention, teaching or follow-up
**What you bring:**
+ Master's Degree Required: Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work
+ 2 years Required: Clinical experience with designated population and
+ Preferred: Hospital, emergency room, chemical dependency, or community agency experience and
+ Preferred: Knowledge of community resources, knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and insurance requirements as these relate to continuing care.
+ Required: Clinical Social Worker Required Credentials Must have LCSW, LICSW, LMSW, CSWA, SWAICO, SWAAL, SWAL status.
_For a full description of the position, or for questions, please contact Moussa Sangare at
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility ( .
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
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Clinical Social Worker - Care Management
Posted 14 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
PeaceHealth St. Joseph's Medical Center in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Clinical Social Worker for a Part Time, 0.60 FTE, Night position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $45.14 - $67.70. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
Hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available!
**Job Summary**
The Clinical Social Worker coordinates the development and implementation of a patient care/treatment plan through use of diagnosis and clinical assessment of psychiatric, chemical dependency and psychosocial needs as they relate to medical and behavioral care needs. Provides disposition and discharge planning, risk assessment, case management, and coordination of services to provide continuity of care.
**What you will do:**
+ The Clinical Social Worker completes appropriate intake documentation, provides ongoing assessment, develops treatment plan in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary treatment team. The Clinical Social Worker also manages multiple complicated cases, maintains current knowledge of ever-changing community resources, monitors patient needs and progress, develops aftercare plans. Maintains documentation on patient throughout hospitalization.
+ Provides brief therapeutic interventions with patients and/or families, as well as community staffings, in coordination with the physician and treatment team. Works as in integral member of the treatment team in the provision of treatment and aftercare planning.
+ Ensures compliance with privacy and confidentiality laws. Interfaces regularly with legal entities to address treatment needs.
+ Assists with monitoring and evaluation of services provided for department quality improvement plan.
+ Maintains current understanding of issues related to culture, ethnicity, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, religion and utilizes appropriate communication skills.
+ Provides information, education and direction in response to community requests.
+ Regularly accesses pharmaceutical and community resources to provide patients with needed psychiatric medications.
+ Provides instruction, training and supervision for graduate level social work students. Also provides clinical supervision toward licensure for CSWA's. Must maintain current licensure through continuing education. Must uphold all ethics, rules and regulations required by the Clinical Board.
+ Diagnoses, assesses and addresses both mental health and chemical dependency conditions. Performs risk assessments for suicidality, homicidality and grave disability.
+ Provides instruction, training and supervision for graduate level social work students. Also provides clinical supervision toward licensure for CSWA's. Must maintain current licensure through continuing education. Must uphold all ethics, rules and regulations required by the Clinical Board.
+ Screen and identify patients who need care management per high-risk criteria.
+ Assess, develop, implement and monitor a comprehensive discharge plan of care through an interdisciplinary team process in conjunction with the patient and family. Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to identify problems or needs that require special planning, intervention, teaching or follow-up
**What you bring:**
+ Master's Degree Required: Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work
+ 2 years Required: Clinical experience with designated population and
+ Preferred: Hospital, emergency room, chemical dependency, or community agency experience and
+ Preferred: Knowledge of community resources, knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and insurance requirements as these relate to continuing care.
+ Required: Clinical Social Worker Required Credentials Must have LCSW, LICSW, LMSW, CSWA, SWAICO, SWAAL, SWAL status.
_For a full description of the position, or for questions, please contact Moussa Sangare at
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility ( .
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
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Social Worker (Acute Care)
Posted 2 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour
Job Summary
Join our collegial-spirited team at Burnaby Hospital as we build for the future of health care in Burnaby.
The Burnaby Hospital redevelopment project is a multi-phase project that will transform the hospital into a modernized medical and surgical health care campus. Phase one is slated to open in spring 2025 and phase two in 2030.
Highlights of the two-phase redevelopment project include:
Expanded Emergency Department with additional treatment spaces
New health care pavilion with 83 beds to support maternity, neonatal intensive care, medicine and mental health patients
New operating rooms, procedure rooms and recovery spaces
New acute care tower with 160 beds
New medical imaging department
New integrated BC Cancer Centre
Burnaby Hospital plays an essential role to those living in the community by delivering a variety health care services. Services and specialties include emergency medicine, intermediate-level critical care, medical imaging, internal medicine, hospitalist medicine, geriatric medicine, neurology, gastroenterology, palliative, psychiatry, oncology, outpatient clinics, and an extensive surgery program with anesthesia, orthopedics, general surgery, ENT, ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynecology, urology and plastics specialties.
We are currently looking to fill a Casual opportunity for a Social Worker I (Acute Care) at Burnaby Hospital located in Burnaby, BC .
Come work with us!
Joining the Fraser Health team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.
Detailed Overview
Under general supervision, and within an interdisciplinary environment, provides psychosocial assessments; identifies patient/family issues; formulates a treatment and sets goals/objectives for assigned clients.
Responsibilities
Formulates a psychosocial assessment and treatment plan by reviewing referral, gathering information about the client/significant others with respect to social, emotional, cultural, response to illness, coping abilities, environmental and financial situation.
Provides clinical and ongoing supportive counselling services to patient/families regarding identified problems, adjustment to illness, personal concerns, lifestyle changes, treatment objectives, withdrawal from treatment and, bereavement counselling as required; completes written report for inclusion in client health record.
Provides crisis intervention, crisis resolution and support services; provides and initiates programs using group work methodology.
Provides consultative and direct services to clients, families and staff regarding community and rehabilitation services/resources, and access to these resources to assist them with financial vocational, transportation, child care and accommodation concerns.
Provides educational services to individual, couples, family or groups to assist them in dealing with the psychosocial implications of the treatment modalities and to assist in dealing with the impact on lifestyle changes.
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, provides information regarding clients psychosocial situation and participates in developing a comprehensive plan of care with/for the client.
Participates in quality improvement activities by providing input into the development, implementation and evaluation of departmental and program goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
Prepares and maintains required statistics and reports.
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Master's degree in Social Work from an approved school of Social Work, plus two (2) years' recent, related clinical experience. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
Skills and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of systems theory and an ability to apply this theory to practice, Social Work assessment and intervention.
Fully developed and information seeking skills that promote communication and lead to a co-operative approach to problem solving within an interdisciplinary setting.
Comprehensive knowledge of developmental stages in the individual and family life cycle and of psychosocial issues that may occur in response to changing health and dependency needs.
Ability to establish rapport with clients and family members in order to explore issues that are beyond the initial presented concerns.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Applicants with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from an accredited School of Social Work, and a demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. If you are applying under equivalency, please clearly outline in your application how your knowledge, education, skills and experience meet Master of Social Work (MSW) equivalency.
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 54,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.
We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. 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.
Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor
IMPORTANT: Recruitment scam warning
Please be on alert for recruitment scams. We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. Please note that we will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download or install an app at any point during our recruitment process.
Social Worker (Acute Care)
Posted 2 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour
Job Summary
Join our collegial-spirited team at Burnaby Hospital as we build for the future of health care in Burnaby.
The Burnaby Hospital redevelopment project is a multi-phase project that will transform the hospital into a modernized medical and surgical health care campus. Phase one is slated to open in spring 2025 and phase two in 2030.
Highlights of the two-phase redevelopment project include:
Expanded Emergency Department with additional treatment spaces
New health care pavilion with 83 beds to support maternity, neonatal intensive care, medicine and mental health patients
New operating rooms, procedure rooms and recovery spaces
New acute care tower with 160 beds
New medical imaging department
New integrated BC Cancer Centre
Burnaby Hospital plays an essential role to those living in the community by delivering a variety health care services. Services and specialties include emergency medicine, intermediate-level critical care, medical imaging, internal medicine, hospitalist medicine, geriatric medicine, neurology, gastroenterology, palliative, psychiatry, oncology, outpatient clinics, and an extensive surgery program with anesthesia, orthopedics, general surgery, ENT, ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynecology, urology and plastics specialties.
We are committed to staff wellness and planetary health and have active working groups to support these initiatives. In addition, we value career advancement and offer professional development and education opportunities.
Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.
Our team of nearly 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care. Learn more .
We are currently looking to fill a Casual opportunity for a Social Worker I (Acute Care) at Burnaby Hospital located in Burnaby, BC .
Come work with us!
Joining the Fraser Health team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.
Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives 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.
Connect with us!
Connect with us on our Careers social channels where you’ll learn about exciting opportunities, get career tips from our recruiters, and meet some of your future team members! You can also visit us on Indeed and Glassdoor .
Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X
Detailed Overview
Under general supervision, and within an interdisciplinary environment, provides psychosocial assessments; identifies patient/family issues; formulates a treatment and sets goals/objectives for assigned clients.
Responsibilities
Formulates a psychosocial assessment and treatment plan by reviewing referral, gathering information about the client/significant others with respect to social, emotional, cultural, response to illness, coping abilities, environmental and financial situation.
Provides clinical and ongoing supportive counselling services to patient/families regarding identified problems, adjustment to illness, personal concerns, lifestyle changes, treatment objectives, withdrawal from treatment and, bereavement counselling as required; completes written report for inclusion in client health record.
Provides crisis intervention, crisis resolution and support services; provides and initiates programs using group work methodology.
Provides consultative and direct services to clients, families and staff regarding community and rehabilitation services/resources, and access to these resources to assist them with financial vocational, transportation, child care and accommodation concerns.
Provides educational services to individual, couples, family or groups to assist them in dealing with the psychosocial implications of the treatment modalities and to assist in dealing with the impact on lifestyle changes.
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, provides information regarding clients psychosocial situation and participates in developing a comprehensive plan of care with/for the client.
Participates in quality improvement activities by providing input into the development, implementation and evaluation of departmental and program goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
Prepares and maintains required statistics and reports.
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an approved school of Social Work plus three (3) years' recent, related clinical experience.
Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
Skills and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of systems theory and an ability to apply this theory to practice, Social Work assessment and intervention.
Fully developed and information seeking skills that promote communication and lead to a co-operative approach to problem solving within an interdisciplinary setting.
Comprehensive knowledge of developmental stages in the individual and family life cycle and of psychosocial issues that may occur in response to changing health and dependency needs.
Ability to establish rapport with clients and family members in order to explore issues that are beyond the initial presented concerns.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to operate related equipment.
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 54,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.
We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. 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.
Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor
IMPORTANT: Recruitment scam warning
Please be on alert for recruitment scams. We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. Please note that we will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download or install an app at any point during our recruitment process.
Social Worker (Acute Care) - Burnaby Hospital
Posted 2 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour
Job Summary
Join our collegial-spirited team at Burnaby Hospital as we build for the future of health care in Burnaby.
The Burnaby Hospital redevelopment project is a multi-phase project that will transform the hospital into a modernized medical and surgical health care campus. Phase one is slated to open in spring 2025 and phase two in 2030.
Highlights of the two-phase redevelopment project include:
Expanded Emergency Department with additional treatment spaces
New health care pavilion with 83 beds to support maternity, neonatal intensive care, medicine and mental health patients
New operating rooms, procedure rooms and recovery spaces
New acute care tower with 160 beds
New medical imaging department
New integrated BC Cancer Centre
Burnaby Hospital plays an essential role to those living in the community by delivering a variety health care services. Services and specialties include emergency medicine, intermediate-level critical care, medical imaging, internal medicine, hospitalist medicine, geriatric medicine, neurology, gastroenterology, palliative, psychiatry, oncology, outpatient clinics, and an extensive surgery program with anesthesia, orthopedics, general surgery, ENT, ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynecology, urology and plastics specialties.
We are committed to staff wellness and planetary health and have active working groups to support these initiatives. In addition, we value career advancement and offer professional development and education opportunities.
Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.
Our team of nearly 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care. Learn more .
We are currently looking to fill a Relief Part-Time opportunity for a Social Worker (Acute Care) at Burnaby Hospital located in Burnaby, BC .
Come work with us!
Joining the Fraser Health team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.
Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives 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.
Connect with us!
Connect with us on our Careers social channels where you’ll learn about exciting opportunities, get career tips from our recruiters, and meet some of your future team members! You can also visit us on Indeed and Glassdoor .
Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X
Detailed Overview
Under general supervision, and within an interdisciplinary environment, provides psychosocial assessments; identifies patient/family issues; formulates a treatment and sets goals/objectives for assigned clients.
Responsibilities
Formulates a psychosocial assessment and treatment plan by reviewing referral, gathering information about the client/significant others with respect to social, emotional, cultural, response to illness, coping abilities, environmental and financial situation.
Provides clinical and ongoing supportive counselling services to patient/families regarding identified problems, adjustment to illness, personal concerns, lifestyle changes, treatment objectives, withdrawal from treatment and, bereavement counselling as required; completes written report for inclusion in client health record.
Provides crisis intervention, crisis resolution and support services; provides and initiates programs using group work methodology.
Provides consultative and direct services to clients, families and staff regarding community and rehabilitation services/resources, and access to these resources to assist them with financial vocational, transportation, child care and accommodation concerns.
Provides educational services to individual, couples, family or groups to assist them in dealing with the psychosocial implications of the treatment modalities and to assist in dealing with the impact on lifestyle changes.
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, provides information regarding clients psychosocial situation and participates in developing a comprehensive plan of care with/for the client.
Participates in quality improvement activities by providing input into the development, implementation and evaluation of departmental and program goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
Prepares and maintains required statistics and reports.
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an approved school of Social Work plus three (3) years' recent, related clinical experience.
Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
Skills and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of systems theory and an ability to apply this theory to practice, Social Work assessment and intervention.
Fully developed and information seeking skills that promote communication and lead to a co-operative approach to problem solving within an interdisciplinary setting.
Comprehensive knowledge of developmental stages in the individual and family life cycle and of psychosocial issues that may occur in response to changing health and dependency needs.
Ability to establish rapport with clients and family members in order to explore issues that are beyond the initial presented concerns.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to operate related equipment.
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 54,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.
We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. 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.
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152171 - Social Worker - Integrated Care Team/DTES
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Social Worker - Integrated Care Team/DTES Job ID City Vancouver Work Location
Pender Community Health Centre
Department
Pender ICT HCC
Home Worksite
12 - Vancouver Community
Labour Agreement
Health Science Professionals
Union
403 - HS Professional CUPE
Position Type
Other Relief
Job Status
Regular Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Standard Hours / Week
37.50
Job Category
Social Work
Salary Grade
P1
Min Hourly
CAD $42.27/Hr.
Max Hourly
CAD $2.81/Hr.
Shift Times
Days Off
Monday, Saturday, Stats, Sunday
Position Start Date
As soon as possible
Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD 42.27/Hr. - CAD 52.81/Hr. Job Summary Come work as a Social Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Social Worker to join the team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Social Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
Work to address client and family centred care needs supported by an integrated health service team and delivery model. Practices in accordance with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
Practice respectively and within VCH policies, guidelines, and clinical practice documents. The Social Worker works collaboratively to coordinate a plan of care across multiple sites, clinics, and services within an integrated health service delivery model and interdisciplinary care team that includes primary care; mental health and substance use; private General Practitioner (GP) partners; and other Community Care Services.
Care for clients and families who are experiencing health challenges such as, but not limited to, end of life, chronic disease, mental health and substance use and are adversely affected by the social determinants of health to coordinate a plan of care and support transitions between services.
Use health management and/or self-care management principles to identify problems, address issues or variances from the plan of care in collaboration with the entire interdisciplinary team and any other health care services involved.
Act as a resource for the DTES integrated team by providing information and support based on theory and practice related to clients with complex health care needs.
Provide direct care activities such as psycho-social assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting client care as part of the Integrated Care Team and collaboratively with other Community Care Services.
Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
Qualifications Education & Experience
Master’s Degree in Social Worker plus two (2) years’ recent related experience providing care through a holistic mental health, substance use and primary care lens or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
Valid BC Drivers License preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
Demonstrated ability in dealing with a variety of situations and responsibilities requiring initiative, creativity and professional judgment.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental illness.
Knowledge and skills to provide care coordination to a select caseload of clients.
Knowledge of appropriate acts; e.g. Mental Health Act, Adult Guardianship, Public Health Act as it relates to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
Knowledge and experience in providing culturally safe and competent care, specifically pertaining to Aboriginal people.
Knowledge and experience in Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction and Recovery Oriented
Care.
Broad knowledge of crisis intervention and supportive counseling skills.
Broad knowledge of mental health illness and treatment.
Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.
Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources.
Demonstrated ability to conduct mental status exams and suicide risk assessments.
Demonstrated ability to provide care planning, supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and case coordination.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients and their
families, colleagues, physicians, and other health care staff, both one-on-one and in groups. Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes communication and lead to a cooperative approach to problem solving within a multidisciplinary setting.
Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities.
Demonstrated ability to adjust schedule to deal with unexpected situations.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to provide consultation and leadership.
Demonstrated ability to problem solve and use critical thinking skills.
Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, Internet and email software.
Closing Statement The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***
Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
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Social Worker, Acute Care (MSW) - Royal Columbian Hospital
Posted 2 days ago
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The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour
Job Summary
Do you like being of service to others and advocating for those who may be unable to do so on their own? Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) in New Westminster, B.C., is hiring Social Worker with a master’s degree who is passionate about healthcare and providing support to patients and families.
Royal Columbian Hospital is conveniently located adjacent to the Sapperton SkyTrain station on the Expo Line1. This makes it easily accessible by public transit for both patients and staff.
Join us on an exciting project and make history. The Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project (RCHRP) is a multi-year, multi-phase project to increase the hospital's capacity, beds and services. Read more here RCHRP Phase two
RCH first opened in 1862, is a vital referral centre and regional centre of excellence for trauma, critical care, cardiac care, maternity, neonatal intensive care and neurosurgery. When the full redevelopment is complete, the people of British Columbia will have increased access to cardiac, trauma, mental health, maternity and NICU services and beds.
New Westminster is known for its stunning waterfront views along the Fraser River, located on the north side of the Fraser River bordering several municipalities in each direction (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Delta), making it the centre of the Greater Vancouver region.
Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including:
Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
Additional employee discounts and perks available
*Eligibility based on employment status
Detailed Overview
Under the general direction of the Health Services Manager, Allied Health Discipline and reporting to the Clinical Practice Leader, Social Worker, provides comprehensive therapeutic clinical counselling services to patients and families in the assigned clinical specialty area within Acute Care including Oncology, Cardiology and the Intensive/Critical Care Unit. Conducts comprehensive social work and psycho-social assessments of patients and families using a variety of modalities and in accordance with professional standards and clinical policies and practices and educates and provides consultation to patient, families and healthcare professionals. Provides leadership to the interdisciplinary team in care planning for the effective utilization of patient resources and participates as a member of local committees and planning bodies to identify areas for improved efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery to enhance patient care services and reduce gaps in the community. Develops, coordinates and delivers in-services, presentations, psycho-educational and support groups and initiates, develops and carries out research activities in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
Provides comprehensive therapeutic clinical counselling services including grief and bereavement to patients and families in the assigned clinical specialty area within Acute Care by methods such as exploring the emotional psycho-social response to identify problems, personal concerns and treatment objectives and facilitating change in coping style, behaviour, attitude and feelings as it relates to the illness and other system issues. Participates with patient, families, community supports and interdisciplinary treatment teams to coordinate services, manages cases and facilitates meetings.
Conducts comprehensive social work and psycho-social assessments of patients and families by methods such as interviewing the patient and/or family, obtaining relevant information, gathering social data regarding the patient and/or family and interpreting the data using a variety of modalities and in accordance with professional standards and clinical policies and practices.
Educates and provides consultation to patients, families and healthcare professionals on issues related to high risk factors, recovery and current community practice relevant to the assigned clinical specialty area in the fields of adaptation to illness and disability, trauma and bereavement, critical incident stress management, protection of vulnerable adults, chemical dependency and community living and support services.
Maintains patient records by methods such as documenting patient assessments, charting patient information, preparing progress notes and reports in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements and documenting for future reference.
Provides leadership to the interdisciplinary team in care planning which includes discharge planning and hospital stay by methods such as interviewing the patient and/or family to assess and determine care plan and type of service required and articulating analysis and decision to members of the interdisciplinary team. Arranges meetings on admissions to assist in developing and coordinating care plan and community services for patients requiring facility placement and/or home support and collaborates with hospital and community services to determine alternate level of care and the effective utilization of patient resources.
Communicates with community health and social agencies including government Ministries, Continuing Care personnel and family physicians by performing duties such as collaborating in the assessment and management of individuals at risk, making referrals to appropriate resources when longer term treatment or follow-up is required and exchanging relevant information.
Acts as a resource to patients and their families by performing duties such as providing information for patients and families regarding community resources and access to these resources, suggesting contacts to facilitate optimal planning, arranging referrals and facilitating the development of community resources to support the health of families.
Participates as a member of local committees and planning bodies by methods such as engaging in program/practice evaluation, identifying opportunities for change, assessing available resources, initiating solutions, analyzing outcomes and identifying areas for improved efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery to enhance patient care services and reduce service gaps in the community.
Maintains a variety of records such as workload statistics by methods such as recording information into approved formats, collating data, analyzing trends, preparing reports as required and recommending an action plan to the Clinical Practice Leader, Social Worker.
Develops, coordinates and delivers in-services, presentations, psycho-educational and support groups and/or training related to the assigned clinical specialty area by methods such as collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team, determining relevant content and required audiovisual/handout aids, conducting literature searches and planning and coordinating seminars.
Initiates, develops and carries out research activities and program planning and development relevant to the needs of the patient, families, hospital and community in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team by methods such as identifying current trends/gaps in literature, writing research proposals and developing and monitoring budgets. Follows through with research methodology, disseminates research findings and ensures clinical practices and protocols are consistent with research findings.
Maintains broad development in the Social Work profession by methods such as reviewing literature in the assigned clinical specialty area, consulting with clinical and community experts within the field, evaluating clinical practice and participating in professional development activities in order to improve care through new practices.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Masters Degree of Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work plus two (2) years' recent related experience. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to initiate, develop and carry out research activities.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients, families, staff and community agency personnel.
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload in a complex environment.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Applicants with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from an accredited School of Social Work, and a demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. If you are applying under equivalency, please clearly outline in your application how your knowledge, education, skills and experience meet Master of Social Work (MSW) equivalency.
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 54,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.
We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. 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.
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Please be on alert for recruitment scams. We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. Please note that we will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download or install an app at any point during our recruitment process.
Social Worker, Acute Care (Surgical/General Medicine/Palliative/Geriatrics) - Langley Memorial Hospi
Posted 2 days ago
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Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour
Job Summary
Come work with us!
Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.
Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives 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.
Detailed Overview
Reporting to the Program Manager, with accountability for clinical Social Work Practice to the Clinical Practice Leader, Social Worker, provides therapeutic clinical counselling services to patients and families in the assigned clinical area within Acute Care including the surgical, general medicine, palliative and geriatric programs. Conducts social work assessments of patients and families using a variety of modalities and in accordance with professional standards and clinical policies and practices and provides consultation to patient, families and healthcare professionals. Provides leadership within the interdisciplinary team in care planning for the effective utilization of patient resources and participates as a member of local committees and planning bodies to identify areas for improved efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery to enhance patient care services and reduce gaps in the community. Participates in in-services, presentations, psycho-educational and support groups, and provides education to patients/family/interdisciplinary team as needed regarding Social Work practice.
Responsibilities
Provides direct social work services to patients and families in the assigned clinical area within Acute Care by methods such as exploring the emotional response to identify problems, personal concerns and treatment objectives and facilitating change in coping style, behaviour, attitude and feelings as it relates to the illness and other system issues. Participates with patient, families, and community supports and interdisciplinary treatment teams to coordinate services, manage cases and facilitate meetings.
Conducts psychosocial assessments of patients and families by methods such as interviewing the patient and/or family, obtaining relevant information, gathering social data regarding the patient and/or family and interpreting the data using a variety of modalities and in accordance with professional standards and clinical policies and practices.
Provides consultation to patients, families and healthcare professionals on issues related to high risk factors, recovery and current community practice relevant to the assigned clinical area in the fields of adaptation to illness and disability, trauma and bereavement, critical incident stress management, protection of vulnerable adults, chemical dependency and community living and support services.
Maintains patient records by methods such as documenting patient assessments, charting patient information, preparing progress notes and reports in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements and documenting for future reference.
Provides leadership in the discharge planning process, by methods such as interviewing the patient and/or family to assess and determine care plan and type of service required and articulating analysis and decision to members of the interdisciplinary team. Arranges family meetings to assist in developing and coordinating care plan and community services for patients requiring facility placement and/or home support and collaborates with hospital and community services to determine alternate level of care and the effective utilization of patient resources.
Communicates with community health and social agencies including government Ministries, Continuing Care personnel and family physicians by performing duties such as collaborating in the assessment and management of individuals at risk, making referrals to appropriate resources when longer term treatment or follow-up is required and exchanging relevant information.
Acts as a resource to patients and their families by performing duties such as providing information for patients and families regarding community resources and access to these resources, suggesting contacts to facilitate optimal planning, arranging referrals and facilitating the development of community resources to support the health of families.
Participates as a member of local committees and planning bodies by methods such as engaging in program/practice evaluation, identifying opportunities for change, assessing available resources, initiating solutions, analyzing outcomes and identifying areas for improved efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery to enhance patient care services and reduce service gaps in the community.
Maintains a variety of records such as workload statistics by methods such as recording information into approved formats, collating data, preparing reports and recommending an action plan to the Program Manager/Clinical Practice Leader as required.
Attends and/or leads meetings, in-services, develops/coordinates psycho-educational and support groups
Participates in research activities and program planning and development relevant to the needs of the patient, families, hospital and community in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team by methods such as identifying current trends/gaps in service, conducting literature searches, administering surveys and collecting research data for further analysis. Ensures that clinical practices and protocols are consistent with research findings.
Maintains development in the Social Work profession by methods such as reviewing literature in the assigned clinical specialty area, consulting with clinical and community experts within the field, evaluating clinical practice and participating in professional development activities in order to improve care through new practices.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelors Degree of Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work, plus one years recent, related experience in a hospital setting and/or public agency. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
Skills and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of emotional and mental health issues related to illness and injury, and patient/family cultural dynamics.
Basic counselling skills including crisis counselling, brief therapeutic interventions and loss and grief applicable to families, young adults and seniors.
Ability to provide consultation to patients, families and healthcare professionals.
Ability to develop, coordinate and deliver in-services, presentations, and support groups.
Ability to provide leadership to the interdisciplinary team in care planning for the effective utilization of patient resources.
Ability to make effective referrals, reflecting in-depth knowledge of community resources and strong collaborative skills in working with community health and social agency personnel.
Knowledge of community, social, health and welfare programs, Acts/Policies.
Ability to work effectively with others, including working effectively in a multicultural environment, independently, as part of an interdisciplinary team understanding the frameworks of other disciplines.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients, families, staff and community agency personnel.
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload in a complex environment.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability, emotional stability, and flexibility to carry out the duties of the position.
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 54,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.
We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. 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.
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IMPORTANT: Recruitment scam warning
Please be on alert for recruitment scams. We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. Please note that we will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download or install an app at any point during our recruitment process.