At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide therapeutic counseling and support to patients and families in a clinical setting.
- Company: Fraser Health, a leading healthcare provider in British Columbia.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and up to four weeks vacation in your first year.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to respect, caring, and trust.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Social Work and recent acute care experience required.
The predicted salary is between 56.02 - 56.02 $ per hour.
We are currently hiring for a Relief Full Time Social Worker to join our Social Work team at Surrey Memorial Hospital located in Surrey, B.C. This position is available until approximately January 2027 or until the return of the incumbent.
Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited to:
- Start earning up to four weeks of vacation in your first year
- Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
- Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
- Maternity top-up (eligibility requirements to qualify)
- 50% subsidy on TransLink passes (Eligibility based on employment status)
We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the workforce and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.
Detailed Overview
Reporting clinically to the Professional Practice Chief, Social Work and administratively to the Manager, Clinical Services, provides basic therapeutic clinical counseling services to patients and families in the assigned clinical specialty area; conducts basic social work assessments of patients and families using a variety of assessment tools in accordance with professional standards, clinical policies and practices and provides consultation to patients, families and healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities
- Provides basic social work and therapeutic clinical counseling services to patients and families in the assigned clinical specialty area by exploring the emotional response to identify problems, personal concerns, treatment objectives and facilitates change in coping style, behavior, attitude and feelings as it relates to the illness and other system issues.
- Conducts basic social work assessments of patients and families by interviewing the patient and/or family, obtaining relevant information, gathering social data regarding the patient and/or family and interpreting the data using a variety of assessment tools.
- Provides consultation to patients, families and other healthcare professionals on issues related to high risk factors, recovery and current community practice relevant to the assigned clinical specialty area.
- Maintains patient records by documenting patient assessments, charting information, preparing progress notes and reports in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.
- Provides leadership in the discharge planning process by interviewing the patient and/or family to assess and determine care plan and type of service required.
- Communicates with community health and social agencies including government Ministries, Home Health personnel and family physicians.
- Acts as a resource to patients and their families by providing information regarding community resources and access to these resources.
- Participates as a member of local committees and planning bodies by engaging in program/practice evaluation.
- Maintains a variety of records such as workload statistics by recording information into approved formats.
- Attends and/or leads meetings, in-services and corporate initiatives.
- Participates in research activities, program planning and development relevant to the needs of the patient, families, hospital and community.
- Maintains basic development in the social work profession by reviewing literature in the assigned clinical specialty area.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an approved school of Social Work, plus one year recent, related acute care clinical experience.
- Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
Skills and Abilities
- Basic knowledge and understanding of emotional and mental health issues related to illness, injury, patient and family cultural dynamics.
- Basic counseling skills including crisis counseling, brief therapeutic interventions and loss and grief applicable to patients, families and other support networks.
- Ability to provide consultation to patients, families and other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to develop, coordinate and deliver in-services, presentations and support groups.
- Ability to provide leadership to the interdisciplinary team in care planning and effective utilization of available resources.
- Ability to make effective referrals, reflecting in-depth knowledge of community resources.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload in a complex environment.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
About Fraser Health
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust.
Social Worker, BSW in Surrey employer: Fraser Health Authority
Fraser Health is an exceptional employer that prioritizes innovation and performance in healthcare, offering a collaborative work culture where employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills. Located in Surrey, BC, the Central City Tower provides a vibrant environment that supports work-life balance and fosters a sense of community among over 50,000 staff members. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Fraser Health ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.
