Team Lead Social Worker

**Salary**: The salary range for this position is CAD $47.24/Hr. - CAD $58.99/Hr. Article Flag: Mandatory Vaccination Please Note:
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:
We acknowledge that Providence Health Care & the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

This role will work on our Road to Recovery After Care team.

Within the context of a patient and family-centered model of care, and in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values, and strategic directions of Providence Health Care (PHC), promotes a safe, respectful, and civil working environment.

Reporting to the Professional Practice Leader (PPL), Social Work, and working collaboratively with Leadership of the Road to Recovery Program, the Team Lead, R2R After Care, administers, oversees, and coordinates the daily operations and clinical services offered by the R2R After Care team. The Team Lead ensures the seamless delivery of mental health and substance use services for adults who are seeking support for their substance use. The Team Lead acts as a clinical resource to staff, students and the interprofessional team members and promotes interprofessional collaboration. Establishes priorities and coordinates work assignments and schedules. Identifies learning needs and interests of staff, conducts performance evaluations, and provides formal feedback. Provides educational and orientation programs and presents to staff as required. Interprets, implements, and monitors policies, procedures, and standards related to client care. Collaborates with other interdisciplinary team members and interfaces with other departments, health. and community providers to ensure timely and seamless delivery of clinical services.

Provides individual counseling to clients with complex mental health and substance use, drawing on evidence-based treatments. Coaches, mentors, and supports staff and facilitates effective problem solving as needed. Supports student placements within the program. Identifies, coordinates, and promotes research and quality improvement initiatives. Participates in team and/or local committees, internal and external case conferences, and quality improvement activities. Supervises at least one (1) FTE Social Worker and more than eight (8) FTE up to and including sixteen (16) FTE total staff.

Qualifications / Skills and Education:
What we offer:

- A comprehensive health benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance as well as pension.

**State-of-the-art facilities**: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.

Education, Training, and Experience

Skills and Abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and professional practice guidelines for the treatment of various disorders.
- Demonstrated knowledge of substance use issues and related evidence-based best treatment practices, including opioid replacement therapies.
- Knowledge of psychotropic medications and side effects.
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of relevant Acts, pertinent regulations, policy, procedures and other statutory and certification requirements (such as the Mental Health Act, Adult Guardian Acts, Child, Family and Community Service Act, and Freedom of Information Act).
- Broad knowledge of attachment and self-regulation theory and strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise others.
- Demonstrated ability to identify learning needs, teach, coach and provide clinical information and guidance.
- Ability to educate and provide consultation to clients, families and healthcare professionals.
- Ability to develop, coordinate and deliver in-services, presentations, psycho-educational and support groups.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments that include mental health and addictions standardized frameworks and tools.
- Ability to assess, plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and problem-solve.
- Ability to establish rapport with adults who are experiencing multiple barriers to accessing health care.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, groups and other professionals wi