Social Worker, Overdose Response - Surrey, Canada - Fraser Health
Description
Salary range:
The salary range for this position is CAD $ $48.
88 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
Fraser Health continues to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers, are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others?
Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations.
Better health, best in health care.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a
Full-Time Social Worker, Overdose Response & Vulnerable Populations at
Fraser Health Community South Fraser.
We are looking for applicants with
- Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
- Bachelor of Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work.
- Two (2) years' recent related experience in a complex health care environment such as a community or home health setting
- Valid BC Driver's License
- Access to personal vehicle for businessrelated purposes.
Effective October 26th, 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization "WHO" approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines).
Come work with dedicated health care providers who are enthusiastic and committed to provide quality healthcare to our clients/patients/residents.
We invite you to find out why more than 95% of new employees recommend Fraser Health as an excellent place to work.
Work hard and have fun while you do it.Curious to learn what it's like to work here?
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Detailed Overview:
Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:
Reporting administratively to the Manager, Clinical Operations and clinically to the Clinical Practice Leader, works within an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive services and brief therapeutic clinical counseling to clients and their families; conducts comprehensive social work and psychosocial assessments of clients and their families using a variety of assessment tools to provide treatment services for clients including liaising with community agencies and caregiver support groups; provides clinical support to the interdisciplinary team including physicians in the development of care plans and services within the assigned area of responsibility; participates on local committees and planning bodies to identify areas to improve the efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery to enhance client care services and reduce service gaps.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts comprehensive social work and psychosocial assessments by interviewing the client and/or their family, obtaining relevant information, gathering social data and interpreting the data using a variety of tools, in accordance with professional standards, clinical policies, legislation and practices.
- Provides comprehensive therapeutic services by exploring the psychosocial response to identify problems, personal concerns, treatment objectives and facilitates change in coping style, behavior, attitude and feelings; participates with the client, families, community supports and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate services, manage cases and facilitates meetings.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in client care planning by interviewing the client and/or family to assess and determine care plan and type of service required; follows up and provides ongoing monitoring of complex psychosocial situations; evaluates client's response to interventions.
- Supports a seamless approach to care and service delivery across the healthcare system by participating in the admission and discharge process of clients in acute care and community; arranges meetings to assist in developing and coordinating comprehensive care plans and community services for clients; collaborates with the hospital and community services to determine the effective utilization of available resources.
- Partners with community services, health and social agencies including provincial Ministries, physicians and other primary care providers in the assessment and management of individuals at risk, making referrals to appropriate resources
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