Clinical Practice Leader, Mental Health

Why Fraser Health?:
Fraser Health continues to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers, are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others?

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of 43,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

We have an exciting
**Full Time** opportunity for a
**Clinical Practice Leader, Mental Health & Substance Use Services** to join our team in
**Abbotsford, BC.**

Effective October 26th, 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

Come work with dedicated health care providers who are enthusiastic and committed to provide quality healthcare to our clients/patients/residents. We invite you to find out why more than 95% of new employees recommend Fraser Health as an excellent place to work. Work hard and have fun while you do it.

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Detailed Overview: Under general administrative direction of the Manager, Clinical Operations, the Clinical Practice Leader, is a key member of the assigned interdisciplinary team. The Clinical Practice Leader is responsible for the planning, organization, direction and growth of the Disciplines Allied to Social Work/Social Work (DASW/SW) staff for the assigned program/service. This incorporates the development and delivery of Disciplines Allied to Social Work/Social Work services throughout the assigned community programs, incorporating supervision of staff, program planning, quality improvement initiatives, as well as consulting and providing input to leadership regarding allocation of resources, workload, and budgeting. Coordinates the student placement program and facilitates ongoing education and improvement in quality of clinical DASW/SW practice. With an emphasis on recovery, promotes a trauma-informed approach and evidence-informed practice. Encourages knowledge exchange in day-to day activities, and ensures clients and their natural supports are supported in navigating the health care system. Responsibilities:

- Establishes, implements and evaluates the objectives, policies, procedures and standards, as they relate to Disciplines Allied to Social Work/Social Work, to meet assigned program goals and objectives in collaboration with the Manager, Clinical Operations.
- Establishes, implements and evaluates standards, Quality Assurance programs, work methods, procedures and systems and initiates changes in procedures as required. Evaluates and participates in the development of inter-disciplinary policies and procedures.
- Supervises designated staff by interviewing, selecting, orientating, providing input to disciplining, directing, and carrying out performance evaluations of departmental personnel and organizing in-service education programs. Participates in the grievance process in consultation with Human Resources and the respective Manager. May manage other staff functions, such as work schedules, approval of vacation and leave of absence requests, as assigned.
- Determines workload measurements and other reports as required. Develops and maintains statistical data related to such items as, department activity levels, attendance, leave of absences and performance appraisals. Makes recommendations on how services may be changed or improved to the Manager, Clinical Operations. Participates in program evaluation as requested.
- Represents the Disciplines Allied to Social Work/Social Work profession for the assigned program and establishes and maintains liaison with related departments, hospitals and community, agencies and associations. Maintains a close working relationship with other departmental personnel. Provides leadership in the development of the profession at the local and regional level.
- Coordinates the supervision of DASW/SW students by ensuring appropriate matching with field instructors, liaising with the university programs and ensuring the proper documentation is in place, supporting the field instructors in observing the student's client/family interviews, reviews of documentation and evaluation in accordance with program and university standards.
- Consults with the various programs regarding the impact of social issues on health (poverty, homelessness, discharge planning, etc.) providing information and