Clinical Supervisor, Social Work

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In accordance with the B.C. College of Social Workers standards of practice and Fraser Health mission, values, reporting to the Professional Practice Leader, and working collaboratively and in partnership with clinical leaders, stakeholders, and the inter-professional care team in the provision of patient and family-centered care, the Clinical Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of social work activities and staff for the assigned section. Monitors workload, prepares and adjusts work assignments, ensures staff training objectives are attained, and acts as a clinical resource. In collaboration with the Professional Practice Leader, assists with budget planning and monitoring, preparing and conducting performance appraisals, providing input into service goals and objectives, and maintaining quality and safety standards for the assigned section. Contributes to the development of the social work profession through approved practice council and site/regional committee participation. Carries a clinical caseload as required.

1. Supervises the day-to-day social work activities for the section to ensure operational requirements are met and optimal use of staff resources is achieved; prepares staff work schedules and assignments and adjusts according to workload. Ensures staffing levels are adequate to handle anticipated workload, reports concerns to the Professional Practice Leader, and ensures workload measurements/statistics are maintained.
2. Supervises designated staff; plans, provides and coordinates staff training and orientation, monitors staff performance, and in collaboration with the Professional Practice Leader, writes and conducts performance appraisals and recruits/makes recommendations for new staff selection.
3. Acts as a clinical resource within the section by methods such as providing clinical advice, supervision and guidance to staff, facilitating resolutions to complex situations, and helping overcome barriers to care delivery. Identifies ethical concerns, guides staff through ethical decision making processes, and seeks additional consultation as needed. Assesses, identifies, and communicates risks and challenges to the Professional Practice Leader.
4. In collaboration with the Professional Practice Leader and for the section, develops and maintains clinical practice reference manuals, policies and procedures, and implements clinical practice, regulatory, accreditation, and Fraser Health social work acute care standards; participates in quality and safety activities by monitoring the effect of clinical practice changes, and providing evaluation and recommendation for new or revised policies, procedures and Fraser Health social work acute care standard.
5. Provides input into service goals and objectives; collaborates with clinical areas that receive social work services; in collaboration with the Professional Practice Leader, provides recommendations for improvement.
6. Assists in the preparation of operating and capital budget, makes recommendations on budget requirements, and monitors expenditures for the section. Reports and justifies variances and provides recommendations for remedial action.
7. Provides student supervision and evaluation; coordinates student practicum learning activities and practicum experiences.
8. Oversees the ongoing monitoring, calibration and upgrade of equipment and supplies; maintains supplies and inventory of equipment for the section.
9. Collaborates with other social work supervisors across Fraser Health in order to strive for practice standardization.
10. Participates in research of new equipment/supplies and provides related recommendations.
11. Participates in approved social work and inter-professional research, special projects, and committees including practice councils and clinical decision support tool development.
12. Assumes a clinical caseload as required; assesses, plans, implements and evaluates treatment of assigned patients.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education, Training and Experience

Current full registration with the B.C. College of Social Workers.

Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work.

Three (3) years recent and relevant social work experience including one (1) year of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of social work theory and practice within a patient and family-centered model of care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the B.C. College of Social Workers standards of practice and practice guidelines for clinical practitioners.
• Knowledge of social work standardized tests, measures, use of equipment and related techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable legislations and ability to interpret, apply and communicate legislation impact.
• Effective listening and consensus building skills that promote communication and lead to a cooperative approach to problem solving within interdisciplinary settings.
• Knowledge of other health care professions and their role in patient care.
• Ability to supervise, provide work direction and guidance to others, and provide effective performance evaluation.
• Ability to allocate staff assignments to meet program requirements using available resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to teach, coach, provide and coordinate staff and student education and orientation.
• Ability to organize, document and communicate clinical practice policy and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize, problem solve, coordinate workflow, and carry a clinical caseload as required.
• Ability to monitor operating and capital budgets.
• Ability to support evidence-based research including identifying research questions and promoting research opportunities.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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 48,000+ 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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