Social Worker 2, Mental Health Continuum of Care

3 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Providence Healthcare Full time

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As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Providence Health Care must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

**Summary**: Within the context of a client and family centred model of care, and in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic directions of Providence Health Care, the person promotes a safe, respectful, and civil working environment for patients, residents, families, visitors and staff.
Participates as a member of local, provincial/federal committees to build effective relationships to more effectively link the hospital Mental Health program to community support programs and services. Participates in the development of community resources by troubleshooting issues and providing quality improvement suggestions. Provides consultation services to hospital social workers and interdisciplinary teams to facilitate transition/discharges that address the complex care needs of Mental Health patients through the effective utilization of organizational and community resources. Provides direct and consultative social work services to patients, families and staff in the designated program area, focusing on how the patient’s relationships are affected by the global environment. Provides therapeutic clinical interventions within the context of a person and family centred recovery model such as individual counseling, family therapy and group work to clients within the mission, visions, values and strategic directions of Providence Health Care.

**Qualifications / Skills and Education**: Education
Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited university. Three (3) years of recent related experience, including one (1) year in the designated program area and two (2) years working in a psychiatric setting with individuals who have complex mental health and addictions issues and/or older adults with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.

Skills and Abilities
Ability to develop, implement and evaluate policies, procedures and standards.
Broad knowledge of mental illness and addictions treatment
Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.
Knowledge of Psychological Rehabilitation methodology.
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of others.
Knowledge of Adult Guardianship legislation, and other government policies and procedures that relate to the care of patients and families.
Knowledge of social and mental health community,resources
Ability to identify emotional, social or environmental barriers to discharge planning
Ability to effectively manage conflict situations and aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with patients/residents, families, staff, community agency staff and academic institutions.
Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their roles in healthcare
Broad knowledge of research methodologies and methods
Broad knowledge of counselling skills and clinical practice models, including case management models
Broad knowledge of individual, family, group and change therapy.
Demonstrated ability to gather relevant data and complete a comprehensive psychosocial assessment.
Demonstrated ability to understand and influence group and inter-group processes, decision making and problem solving.
Demonstrated ability to establish rapport with clients and families.
Basic understanding of trauma-informed care and practice.
Physical ability to perform duties of the position.


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