Social Worker, Mental Health

Location: Riding Mountain (Neepawa)

Qualifications

The anticipated coverage for this position includes Swan River, Russell and Roblin.

Eligible for and maintains licensure to practice as a Social Worker in the province of Manitoba

Two (2) years of related health care experience in the last five (5) years

Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology

Excellent knowledge of pertinent community resources, supports and services typically used by health care clients

Familiarity with an evidenced-based practice and continuous quality improvement environment

Knowledge of ages/stages of life cycles, health, loss, grief, trauma, chronic illness and aging process

Understanding of right to choice/life/death issues, providing support and advice to patients/clients and families

Ability to provide standard Social Work service including assessments and consultation, case management, psychosocial counseling, crisis intervention, referral and discharge planning when applicable

Ability to work with clients/families utilizing a strength based client focused approach to care and service delivery

Ability to assist clients, families and colleagues in respecting and resolving ethical concerns associated with health care practices and illness

Ability to promote health and provide health education

Knowledge of the impact of acute/chronic health issues and adverse childhood events can have on clients/families

Ability to conduct practice in accordance with related policies, and legislation, including legislated confidentiality requirements of a health care setting

Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License and access to a personal vehicle to provide services within Prairie Mountain Health

Demonstrated leadership

Advanced level of written and oral communication skills

Strong organizational, decision making and problem solving skills

Ability to display independent judgment

Ability to work with all staff

Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population

Ability to respect and promote confidentiality

Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

Qualifications

The anticipated coverage for this position includes Swan River, Russell and Roblin.

Eligible for and maintains licensure to practice as a Social Worker in the province of Manitoba

Two (2) years of related health care experience in the last five (5) years

Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology

Excellent knowledge of pertinent community resources, supports and services typically used by health care clients

Familiarity with an evidenced-based practice and continuous quality improvement environment

Knowledge of ages/stages of life cycles, health, loss, grief, trauma, chronic illness and aging process

Understanding of right to choice/life/death issues, providing support and advice to patients/clients and families

Ability to provide standard Social Work service including assessments and consultation, case management, psychosocial counseling, crisis intervention, referral and discharge planning when applicable

Ability to work with clients/families utilizing a strength based client focused approach to care and service delivery

Ability to assist clients, families and colleagues in respecting and resolving ethical concerns associated with health care practices and illness

Ability to promote health and provide health education

Knowledge of the impact of acute/chronic health issues and adverse childhood events can have on clients/families

Ability to conduct practice in accordance with related policies, and legislation, including legislated confidentiality requirements of a health care setting

Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License and access to a personal vehicle to provide services within Prairie Mountain Health

Demonstrated leadership

Advanced level of written and oral communication skills

Strong organizational, decision making and problem solving skills

Ability to display independent judgment

Ability to work with all staff

Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population

Ability to respect and promote confidentiality

Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

Position Summary
The Social Worker, in collaboration with the client and their family, provides assessment, treatment planning, counselling, service navigation and case management services to families and individuals who are eligible for…