Clinical Social Worker, Home Health

Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
Do you like being of service to others and advocating for those who may be unable to do so on their own? **Home Health** in the **Tri-Cities, B.C.**, is hiring **Social Worker** with a Master’s degree who is passionate about healthcare and providing support to patients and families.

**Tri-Cities**

**The Tri-Cities** is an informal grouping of three lively suburban communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody and two semi-rural residential areas of Belcarra and Anmore that have grown together and are each unique from the other. These stunning communities offer urban living in a picturesque natural setting - the ideal location for the avid city-goer and outdoor enthusiast. The centrally located area of the Tri-Cities offers the perfect hybrid for all lifestyles.

**Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including**:

- Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
- Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
- Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
- Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
- Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
- TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
- Additional employee discounts and perks available
- **_Eligibility based on employment status_**

Detailed Overview:
Works as a member of the Home Health interdisciplinary team to provide assessment and treatment services for clients; liaises with community agencies and caregiver support groups; participates in educational services, planning; program development and policy recommendations; provides consultative support to the interdisciplinary team in the development of services within the assigned area of responsibility.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provides therapeutic counselling services to clients and families experiencing complicated circumstances related to a variety of medical diagnoses.
- Conducts social work and psychosocial assessment of clients and families and interprets the information using a variety of modalities in accordance with professional standards and clinical practices.
- Follows up and provides ongoing monitoring of complex psychosocial situations; evaluates clients' response to interventions.
- As a member of the interdisciplinary team, provides information regarding clients psychosocial situation and participates in developing a comprehensive plan of care with/for the client; collaborates and consults with other health service area professionals on the care plan.
- Acts as a resource for clients and their families by providing information regarding community resources and access to these resources, facilitating referrals where appropriate; facilitates the development of HSA resources by identifying services needed to support the health of families.
- Participates in quality improvement activities by providing input into the development, implementation and evaluation of program goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
- Promotes client autonomy by ensuring their participation in the planning, decision making and the development of problem solving abilities.
- Assists in the development and provision of relevant educational programs for home health care staff, clients, their families and community agencies on psychosocial issues related to health, illness and disability.
- Prepares statistics, in accordance with the workload measurement system, for submission to designated personnel; maintains written clinical records as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications**:Education and Experience**
Master's Degree in Social Work from an approved school of Social Work. Two (2) years' recent related experience in a complex health care environment such as a community or home health setting, or an equivalent combination of social work education, training and experience.

Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers. Valid BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business-related purposes.
**Skills and Abilities**
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of counselling skills and clinical practice models as it relates to individuals, families and groups
- Demonstrated ability to conduct social and psychosocial assessments
- Ability to provide leadership to the interdisciplinary team in care planning in complex client situations
- Ability to work effectively with others including working effectively in a multicultural environment
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team and understanding the scope of practice of other health care disciplines
- Ability to make effective referrals, reflecting in-depth knowledge of community resources and