Social Worker, Toxic Drug Response and Priority Populations

Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour Job Summary We are hiring a Full Time Social Worker, Toxic Drug Response and Priority Populations to join our team in Surrey, B.C. We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. A career with Fraser Health will offer you the opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding health care environment. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage. Important to know Confirm you are legally entitled to work in Canada Take the next step and apply so we can continue the conversation with you. Detailed Overview Reporting administratively to the Manager, Clinical Operations and clinically to the Clinical Practice Leader, works within an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive services and brief therapeutic clinical counseling to clients and their families; conducts comprehensive social work and psychosocial assessments of clients and their families using a variety of assessment tools to provide treatment services for clients including liaising with community agencies and caregiver support groups; provides clinical support to the interdisciplinary team including physicians in the development of care plans and services within the assigned area of responsibility; participates on local committees and planning bodies to identify areas to improve the efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery to enhance client care services and reduce service gaps. Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive social work and psychosocial assessments by interviewing the client and/or their family, obtaining relevant information, gathering social data and interpreting the data using a variety of tools, in accordance with professional standards, clinical policies, legislation and practices. Provide comprehensive therapeutic services by exploring the psychosocial response to identify problems, personal concerns, treatment objectives and facilitate change in coping style, behavior, attitude and feelings; participate with the client, families, community supports and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate services, manage cases and facilitate meetings. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in client care planning by interviewing the client and/or family to assess and determine care plan and type of service required; follow up and provide ongoing monitoring of complex psychosocial situations; evaluate client’s response to interventions. Support a seamless approach to care and service delivery across the healthcare system by participating in the admission and discharge process of clients in acute care and community; arrange meetings to assist in developing and coordinating comprehensive care plans and community services for clients; collaborate with the hospital and community services to determine the effective utilization of available resources. Partner with community services, health and social agencies including provincial Ministries, physicians and other primary care providers 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. Facilitate timely exchange and provision of information regarding client care between the acute care facility and the community service to allow for individualized discharge planning; work with community service providers to ensure client care needs are met. Act as a clinical resource for clients and their families by providing information regarding community resources and access to these resources, facilitating referrals where appropriate; determine if client is capable of making decisions around client care plans, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team; refer client to appropriate health care professional for assistance and follow procedures around client incapacity, respecting the client’s right to privacy and confidentiality. Maintain patient records by documenting assessments, charting information and preparing progress notes and reports in accordance with established standards, policies, procedures and current regulatory requirements. Maintain a variety of records such as workload statistics by recording information into approved formats, collating data, analyzing trends, accounting for variances, preparing reports as required and provide recommendations to the Manager, Clinical Operations, as required. Develop, coordinate and deliver in‑services, presentations, psycho‑educational and support groups and/or training by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team, determining relevant content, conducting literature searches, planning and coordinating seminars. Participate on local committees and planning bodies to identify opportunities for change, assess available resources, analyze outcomes and identify areas to enhance patient care services and reduce service gaps. Initiate, develop and carry out research activities and program planning and development relevant to the needs of the patient, families, hospital and community, as assigned. Arrange and participate with home/community visits to clients and/or families with other healthcare professionals, as required; provide advice to the clients and/or caregiver about available community resources. Perform other related duties, as assigned. Qualifications Education, Training, and Experience: Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers. Bachelor of Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work. Two (2) years' recent related experience in a complex health care environment such as a community or home health setting, or an equivalent combination of social work education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business‑related purposes. Skills and Abilities: Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of counseling and clinical practice models as it related to individuals, families and groups. Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive social work and psychosocial assessment. Comprehensive counseling skills including crisis counseling, brief therapeutic interventions and loss and grief applicable to patient, families and their support networks. Comprehensive knowledge of pertinent/relevant health care and privacy legislations. Ability to educate and provide consultation to patients, families and healthcare professionals. Ability to effectively work independently and with others including working effectively in a multicultural environment, as part of an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload in a complex environment. Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications. Physical ability 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 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. 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. Recruitment scam warning Please be on alert for recruitment scams. 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