Clinical Social Worker, In-Patient Psychiatry MHSU, Masters

7 days ago


Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Social Worker to join our team at Fraser Health. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will provide clinical social work counselling services to patients and families in the clinical specialty area within Psychiatry.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct comprehensive social work and psychosocial assessments of patients suffering acute episodes of mental illness and substance misuse/dependence.
  • Provide therapeutic clinical counselling services to patients and their families, community supports, and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
  • Educate and provide consultation and support to patients, families, and healthcare professionals on issues related to high risk factors, recovery, and current community practice in the field of mental health.
  • Participate in the Family Support Program in conjunction with BC Schizophrenia Society by providing educational and support services.
  • Maintain patient records by documenting patient assessments, charting patient information, and preparing progress notes and reports.
  • Facilitate optimal discharge planning by interviewing patients and families to assess and determine a care plan and type of service required.
  • Communicate and collaborate with mental health and related community service agencies and family physicians.
  • Provide formal liaison service to the Mental Health Centre by attendance at weekly rounds.
  • Act as a resource to patients and their families by providing information regarding community resources and access to these resources.
  • Participate as a member of the mental health program and local committees and planning bodies by engaging in program/practice evaluation and identifying opportunities for change.
Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Social Work from an approved school of Social Work.
  • Two years' recent, related clinical experience in a mental health treatment setting.
  • Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
Skills and Abilities
  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of emotional issues related to mental illness and addictions.
  • Comprehensive counselling skills including crisis counselling, brief therapeutic interventions, and group work.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a complex environment.
  • Ability to educate and provide consultation to patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
  • 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.


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