Social Worker, Patient​/Health Advocate

The salary range for this position is CAD $44.85/Hr.

- CAD $56.02/Hr.

The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes.

Testing may be required. A criminal record check may be required

Reporting to the designated Social Work Site Leader, and receiving guidance and support from the Professional Practice Leader and/or Research, Education and Practice Coordinator, the Social Worker

• provides therapeutic clinical counselling and comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments
• provides consultative and direct services to patients/residents, families, staff and community health professionals
• provides information and support regarding community resources
• provides leadership to the interdisciplinary team in the discharge planning process
• coordinates clinical/case conferences and maintains patient/resident records
• develops and delivers in‑services and presentations for staff
• participates in committees and group meetings and maintains current knowledge of developments in the Social Work profession

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited university, plus one (1) year of recent related experience in a designated program area, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
• Bachelor of Social Work degree from an accredited School of Social Work, with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, may be considered.
• Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and deal effectively with patients/residents, families, staff, physicians and other health care providers.
• Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures related to health care.
• Demonstrated ability to gather relevant data and complete biopsychosocial and patient/resident assessments.
• Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient/resident care.
• Demonstrated ability to draw out relevant information to understand the patient/resident’s situation and explore issues beyond the initial concerns.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in conflict resolution.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize issues and workload, and facilitate group and inter-group meetings, processes and decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to provide supervision and teaching to students and participate in research.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position and ability to operate related equipment.
• A competitive salary The salary for this position ranges from $44.85 to $56.02 per hour.
• Meaningful impact Your education and expertise will directly impact the lives of individuals receiving care and support.
• Growth opportunities We welcome individuals at all stages of their career and offer opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will offer an innovative approach to integrated care, designed to support the future health needs of patients, families and communities.
• Inclusive culture We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons and value the cultural richness of our diverse workforce and patient population.

• Conduct comprehensive social work and psychosocial assessments by interviewing patients/residents and families, gathering relevant social information, and identifying factors that may impact coping and care needs.
• Maintain accurate patient/resident records, including assessments, progress notes, reports and other documentation in accordance with established standards, policies and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary discharge planning by assessing care needs, determining appropriate services and collaborating with hospital teams, community partners and other resources for patients/residents with complex needs.
• Provide direct…