At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide patient-centered care and support to individuals facing social and emotional challenges.
- Company: Join the Vancouver Island Health Authority, dedicated to improving community health.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly wage, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for career advancement and impactful community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Master's in Social Work preferred; experience in healthcare settings is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA. The requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Working as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing patient-centered care, the Social Worker provides assessment, care planning, intervention, consultation, and referral for services where the social, economic, emotional or psychological circumstances of the patient presents barriers to care and/or an optimum level of function.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education, Training And Experience
- Masters Degree in Social Work from a recognized university preferred.
- Eligible for registration under the provisions of the Social Workers (Registration) Act.
- One (1) year recent, related experience in areas such as acute care, Mental Health, Child Youth & Family, Palliative Care, or Rehabilitation, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of applicable legislation.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of community resources, such as social, health and welfare programs, acts and policies.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of emotional and mental health issues related to illness and injury and patient/family cultural dynamics.
- Demonstrate comprehensive counseling skills, including crisis counseling, suicide assessment, brief therapeutic interventions and methodologies, and loss and grief.
- Educate and provide consultation to patients/families, support groups, and other health care professionals, including development and coordination of inservices, presentations and facilitation skills.
- Determine and deal with emergent situations.
- Organize, prioritize and coordinate workload in a complex environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the frameworks of other health care disciplines.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff and other health care providers.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Foster good public relations.
- Work independently and as a member of, and/or provide leadership to, a multidisciplinary health care team.
- Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
- Keyboard at 30 wpm.
- Initiate, develop and carry out research activities.
- Physically and emotionally perform the duties of the position.
Social Worker in Port McNeill employer: Vancouver Island Health Authority
At Island Health, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that prioritizes patient safety and continuous improvement. Located in the beautiful city of Victoria, BC, our team enjoys competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth within the healthcare sector. Join us to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a supportive environment dedicated to innovation and excellence.
Contact Details:
Vancouver Island Health Authority Recruitment Team
