Social Worker

The Social Worker provides counselling, case management, assessment, consultation and intervention to a broad range of patients and their families. Individuals present with complex social, family or marital problems. The primary responsibility of the position will be the rehabilitation unit but will also include services to patients and families throughout the hospital.

**Duties will include**:

- completing psychosocial assessments and developing case plans;
- provide brief counselling
- coordinate information and services, make targeted referrals, collaborate with other community services, professionals and programs and develop treatment plans for patients and their families;
- responding to referrals from doctors, nurses, other health care team members, patients and their families on situations requiring extensive assessment of the immediate and long term needs of the patient and family;
- act as case manager to coordinate patient services between the members of the health care team and community agencies programs and professionals;
- provide stabilizing interventions for individuals and families in crisis;
- provide direction to physicians /nursing about Adult Protection and Public Trustee matters and Provincial Guardianship;
- provide direct intervention in mediation issues where there are incidents of patient or family conflict with the hospital/staff;
- provide assistance in the management of bed crises and work with the Social Work Department and hospital Management of the QEH to strategize and implement solutions;
- provide an active liaison function with community based social services agencies and groups in developing case plans for patients;
- provide professional consultation and periodic in service training to members of the health care team as appropriate in the general hospital and community;
- be a responsible advocate for patients and families within the health care system, balancing the rights and needs of the person with the limitations of the system;
- attend Rounds as required;
- represent the QEH at provincial or regional meetings as required;
- supervise students as required;
- other duties as required.

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Successful completion of a Masters Degree in Social Work and considerable experience preferably in the Health Care Sector.
- Eligible for registration with the PEI Social Work Registration Board.
- Considerable experience as a Clinical Social Worker
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment.
- Working knowledge of Mental Health Act, Adult Protection Act, Public Trustee Act, Guardianship Act, Child Protection Act

**Other Qualifications**:

- Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, facilitation, and collaboration skills
- Ability to develop and lead education sessions for patients, families, staff, physicians and management
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Effective time management skills and organization skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work independently while respecting professional boundaries, cultural differences and respect for diversity
- Ability to exercise diplomacy, tact and judgement in collaborating with patients, families and staff in difficult and complex situations
- Proficiency working in a computerized environment.
- Experience in individual, group and family therapy preferred
- Experience and knowledge in making community placements, accessing in-home supports, or supported housing particularly for seniors is an asset.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, while respecting professional boundaries and team decisions would be an asset.
- Previous experience with Grief Therapy will be considered an asset.
- Previous CISM experience will be considered an asset.
- Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

**Salary Range**:$35.97 - $44.99 per hour

**Bi-Weekly Hours**:75.0 hours Bi-weekly / Days, Monday to Friday (Evenings and Weekends as Required)

**Posting ID**:162749-0524QEPI

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $52.04-$64.13 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person