Social Worker, Addiction Services

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

- CAD $56.02/Hr.
Job Accuracy Posting Flag 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
Summary

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Providence Health Care, the person promotes a safe, respectful, and civil working environment for patients, residents, families, visitors and staff.

Reporting to the Professional Practice Leader and under the supervision of the designated Site Leader, and working collaboratively with the other Site/Professional Practice Leaders for the interdisciplinary program team, the position works as part of an interprofessional team to provide therapeutic clinical counseling, conducting biopsychosocial assessments of individuals and families affected by substance use. Formulates and implements treatment plans and provides comprehensive case consultation and follow-up support on treatment decisions in collaboration with members of the interprofessional team.

Works with multi-disciplinary care teams in the complex care needs in the discharge planning process and determining the effective utilization of resources and participates in the development of community resources. Liaises with the PHC Addiction and Mental Health teams. Participates in continuous improvement of the social work team to promote excellence in social work practice. Participates in approved social work interdisciplinary research and projects in collaboration with appropriate personnel.

Participates as a member of committees and group meetings in bridging the hospital program to the community support program and services.

What You Bring
Education, Training and

Experience:

Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.

Post graduate continuing education in model(s) of therapeutic intervention in addictions and mental health, preferred.

One year recent related experience working in the areas of addiction, mental health, HIV/AIDS and complex pain 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.

Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated knowledge of drug and alcohol addiction issues and related evidence-based best treatment practices.

Comprehensive knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and professional practice guidelines for the treatment of various disorders, including complex concurrent disorders.

Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with clients, families, interprofessional teams, community partners.

Demonstrated understanding of the social determinants of health.

Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments that include mental health and addictions standardized frameworks and tools.

Ability to plan, implement and evaluate client interventions based on psychosocial assessments.

Ability to make appropriate and effective referrals that reflect knowledge of community resources.

Demonstrated skills and ability to apply theory to practice in the areas of case management, resource and supportive counseling, and individual and group therapy to clients/families coping with problematic alcohol and drug use.

Knowledge of the scope of practice of other health care disciplines and the ability to work…