Social Worker 2 Immunodeficiency Clinic

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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**: Reporting to the Social Work Professional Practice Leader and under the supervision of the designated Site Leader, and working collaboratively with the other Site/Professional Practice Leaders for the interdisciplinary program team, the position works as part of an interprofessional team in the Immunodeficiency Clinic (IDC) to provide advanced therapeutic clinical counseling, education and resource services to individuals and families with, and affected by, HIV. The position assesses, formulates and implements treatment plans and provides comprehensive case consultation and follow-up support on treatment decisions in collaboration with members of the interprofessional team. Develops therapeutic and psycho-educational groups for patients and families. Provides leadership to the interdisciplinary team in addressing complex care needs in the discharge planning process and determining the effective development and utilization of resources. Liaises and consults as appropriate with the PHC Addiction and Mental Health teams including psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practicing in the IDC. Participates in evaluating treatment practices and protocols within the social work team to promote excellence in social work practice. Conducts approved social work and interdisciplinary research and special projects in collaboration with appropriate personnel, and provides education to social workers and other disciplines regarding best practices. Participates as a member of local, provincial/federal committees, thereby linking the hospital program to the community support program and services.
**Qualifications / Skills and Education**: Education
Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited university. Post graduate continuing education in model(s) of therapeutic intervention in addictions and mental health. Three (3) years' recent related experience working in the areas mental health, substance use disorders, and HIV/AIDS or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of mental health and substance use issues and related evidence-based best treatment practices.

Comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and professional practice guidelines for the treatment of various disorders, including complex concurrent disorders.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience of relevant treatment modalities and interventions such as DBT, CBT and motivational interviewing.

Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with clients, families, interprofessional teams, community agency partners and academic/research institutions.

Demonstrated understanding of the social determinants of health.

Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments that include mental health status exams, and mental health and substance use standardized frameworks and tools.

Ability to plan, implement and evaluate practice interventions including individual, couple, family and group, based on psychosocial assessments.

Ability to make appropriate and effective referrals that reflect in-depth knowledge of community resources and strong collaborative skills in working with other community partners.

Knowledge of the scope of practice of other health care disciplines and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within an inter-professional team.

Ability to work effectively within a culturally diverse environment and to practice cultural humility.

Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload in a complex and demanding environment.

Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of regulations, policies, procedures, and other statutory duties related to relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act, Adult Guardianship Act, and the Freedom of Information Act.

Ability to educate and provide consultation to clients, families and healthcare professionals that includes the development, coordination and delivery of in-services, presentations, and psycho-educational and support groups.

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

**Duties and Responsibilities**: Provides advanced therapeutic clinical counseling services to clients, families and groups in designated program area by exploring problems and personal concerns, treatment objectives, and emotional responses; facilitating change in coping style, behaviour, attitude and feelings; participating with clients, families, interdisciplinary team members and community partners to coordinate services, facilitate meetings and make referrals to appro