Social Worker 2, Complex Care Coordinator

PHSA

Sep 18, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Mid Level
People, HR & Administration
Healthcare
Vancouver
Remote

Requirements

Completion of a Master’s degree in Social Work.
Post-graduate certificate(s) in training model(s) of therapeutic intervention such as advanced family therapy training, individual or play therapy, grief and loss counselling, and advanced mental health interventions.
Four years of recent, related experience as a social worker providing clinical expertise, as well as comprehensive individual/family/group therapy and teaching related to patients and families facing and living with multiple and complex medical conditions.
Post-graduate experience or education in clinical research, adult education, and teaching provincially, nationally, and internationally.
Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
Comprehensive knowledge of social work theory and practice.
Comprehensive knowledge of issues related to complex care and the psychosocial impact for children, youth and families.
Demonstrated ability to conduct and document a comprehensive psychosocial assessment.
Demonstrated ability to provide individual, family and group counselling, within the context of a health care setting.
Knowledge of key issues relating to transition of youth to adult care.
Demonstrated program development skills to identify gaps/needs and plan programs/develop services for patients and their families.
Ability to conduct group facilitation.
Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents – including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study – and how they intersect across the health care system.
Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive individual and family psychosocial assessments.
Assess psychosocial issues in highly complex and acute cases that are beyond the identified initial reason for referral.
Provide family and social assessments as needed to assist in decision-making around treatment and care options.
Manage caseload of inpatient and outpatients, organizing priorities accordingly.
Screen and makes referrals related to mental health, developmental and educational concerns and recommends consultation with psychology and psychiatry, as appropriate.
Liaise with mental health within C&W and community mental health professionals.
Provide advanced therapeutic psychosocial intervention through individual counselling to children and adolescents.
Provide family counselling around adjustment to diagnosis and treatment, grief and loss issues, resources, crisis intervention, conflict resolution and transition to other hospitals or adult care.
Assist patient and family with coping strategies to decrease stress in decision-making around treatment, during treatment and transition back to community.
Provide ongoing crisis counselling and emotional support for patients and families in dealing with frequent hospital visits, unexpected hospitalization, residual effects of treatment such as absences from school due to ongoing medical interventions, and assists with the child’s integration into daycare, school, social and recreational activities.
Advocate for the patient, family or caregiver for resources within the hospital and the community, which includes co-coordinating and planning complex resources across Canada and the USA.
Provide leadership, guidance, education and consultation to the team and community regarding child welfare concerns and mental health issues.
This includes keeping up to date on changes in child welfare legislation, Freedom of Information, Protection and Privacy, Infants Consent Act, treatment refusal, and educating the interprofessional Ambulatory Care teams on related issues including the C&W Guidelines for children and youth at risk for abuse and neglect.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Social Worker II, Complex Care Coordinator.

Where is the job located?

The job is located at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre in Vancouver, BC.

What are the primary responsibilities of this role?

Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments, managing caseloads, providing advanced therapeutic psychosocial interventions, crisis counseling, advocating for resources, and providing guidance and education regarding child welfare and mental health issues.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Master’s degree in Social Work, post-graduate certificates in therapeutic intervention models, four years of recent related experience, post-graduate experience or education in clinical research and education, and current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers are required.

What skills and knowledge are essential for this role?

Essential skills include knowledge of social work theory, the ability to conduct and document comprehensive assessments, provide various forms of counseling, program development skills, and knowledge regarding the transition of youth to adult care.

Is there any emphasis on reconciliation and Indigenous matters in this role?

Yes, there is a strong commitment to understanding and addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism and ensuring knowledge of legislative obligations related to Indigenous rights and health care standards.

What type of employment contract is being offered?

The job is a temporary, full-time position until December 12, 2025.

What is the wage range for this position?

The wage range for this position is $42.27 - $52.81 per hour.

How many hours per week will the employee work?

The employee will work Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

What benefits come with this job?

Benefits include access to professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, annual statutory holidays, vacation entitlement, and access to a premium discount program.

Who should current PHSA employees contact to apply for this position?

Current PHSA employees should apply online through their internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, employees have access to in-house training programs, including over 2,000 courses focusing on professional development and cultural safety training.

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Canada's first provincial health services authority. Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) is one of six health authorities – the other five health authorities serve geographic regions of BC. PHSA's primary role is to ensure that BC residents have access to a coordinated network of high-quality specialized health care services. PHSA operates provincial programs including BC Children's Hospital, BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre, BC Emergency Health Services, BC Cancer, BC Centre for Disease Control and BC Transplant. It is also responsible for specialized provincial health services like chest surgery and trauma services, which are delivered in a number of locations in the regional health authorities.