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Forensic Community and Liaison Social Worker
1 month ago
**Social Worker (BSW), Forensic Community and Liaison Worker**
BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services
Surrey, BC
**What you’ll do**
- Conduct initial intake and ongoing biopsychosocial social work psychiatric assessments; identify, develop and implement an Integrated Treatment Plan based on the evaluation of clinical risk and need through the completion of the Short-term Assessment of Risk & Treatability (START); screen to determine whether referral to or liaison with other agencies is required and whether appropriate community options exist.
- Provide community case coordination and advocacy services for clients with other health/service providers; communicate closely with treating psychiatrists/psychologists to ensure ongoing evaluation and effective treatment; collaborate with other community resources for resources (financial, housing, medical and psychiatric care, substance abuse intervention, family support, employment/skills training opportunities, life skills training, transportation, and prosocial/recreational programs).
- Maintain concise and accurate documentation of relevant information on client files in accordance with FPSC policy standards to meet regulatory requirements and provide evidence and rationale to support findings and treatment plan; provide written reports and summaries as per FPSC policy, standards and guidelines.
- Provide clinical services, information and support, and short-term, time-limited follow-up as required; monitor clients for presence of side effects such as extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS), tardive dyskinesia and other movement disorders related to psychoactive medications, providing information on medication management, including teaching the client about benefits and possible side effects; and giving advice and information about mental illness, personality disorders, range of treatment options available, court process, community options, and resources and education on mental illness.
- Facilitate access to psychiatric and social services through referrals, conducting site visits with clients, completing home visits as per the ITP and FPSC policy, and meeting with clients to assess and assist with their community reintegration and prosocial development.
- Conduct or participate in pre-release planning conferences; consult with appropriate members of the clinical treatment team to help determine requirement for certification under mental health act and other emergency situations, psychiatric treatment needs, and social needs including referrals to other agencies; and following the consultation with the clinical team, informs community service providers of an increased risk to client and/or community safety as appropriate. Monitors client compliance with Review Board dispositions and initiating direct back/ breach proceedings as necessary. Shares in the Duty Officer responsibilities at the clinic as required.
**What you bring**
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work.
- Two (2) years recent, related experience working in a mental health setting.
- Effective September 1, 2013, full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW) is required.
- Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Excellent understanding along with practised ability to implement, social work theory with a focus on forensic psychiatric social work, including assessment of behaviour, risk, and healthy coping mechanisms, along with knowledge of psychopharmacology (indications and side effects)
- Works successfully within BCCSW professional practice standards; has working knowledge of Bill C30 and the provincial court system in British Columbia
- Deal effectively with conflict situations, manage aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques
- Experienced in coordinating services/programs with other health facilities, community resources, and interdisciplinary team members
- Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
- Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
**What we bring**
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.
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