Social Worker, Primary Care Network

Job title:

Social Worker, Primary Care Network

Company

Island Health

Job description

Close DateNov. 24 2024LocationYATES & QUADRA INTEGRATED HEALTH CENTRE – Victoria, BC V8V 4X3 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementTravel between multiple sites may be requiredShift Start Time/End Time0830/1630 Tuesday, Wednesday, every second FridayDays OffWeekend/Stats, Monday, ThursdayVacancy TypeRegular PTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$42.27 – $52.81Paid FTE0.53Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS37.50Planned Start DateNov. 25 2024Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)Required for Professional RegistrationJob DescriptionIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.The Social Worker works independently as a member of the Primary Care Network team and provides advanced clinical skills and techniques. Acts as a clinical resource in the area of social work, education, and counseling for an identified population of patients living with chronic diseases and/or experiencing difficulty with the social determinants of health (housing, finances, access to health care etc.) in the community. Participates in case management. Provides assessment, care planning, intervention, and consultation where social, economic, emotional or psychological circumstances present barriers to care and/or an optimum level of function for patients.Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited university. Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers. Two years’ recent related experience in a healthcare setting working with medically complex clients with concurrent disorders, or a combination of education, training and experience including comprehensive knowledge of chronic health challenges, geriatrics, community health principles, human development, behavior and family/group dynamics; working knowledge of applicable legislation; working knowledge of available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community.Valid BC Driver’s License.Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated counseling skills, including crisis, loss and grief counseling.
• Demonstrated ability to determine and deal with changing and emerging situations with patients in a flexible and adaptable manner.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate and build effective relationships with primary care providers, other disciplines, and community partners that foster a team approach to patient care.
• Has basic computer skills.
• Possesses knowledge of primary health care principles, community development concepts, and the strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority related to primary health care and chronic disease management practices.
• Has a working knowledge of facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills and techniques.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated case management, clinical support and consultation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, to work independently and to use a cooperative, proactive and facilitative approach to patient care.
• Able to work inter-collegially on a multidisciplinary team, to show initiative and act independently.
• Able to communicate effectively with the team, primary care providers, patients, their families and caregivers.
• Able to act as a clinical resource and educator, utilizing the principles of adult learning.
• Able to prioritize and organize workload.

Link to Full Job DescriptionAdditional information for applicantsThe Victoria High-Complexity Care Team (HCCT) is a physician-lead primary care team providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive care to the most medically and socially complex patients in Victoria. Modeled after the Westshore HCCT, which has served the Western Communities since 2019, it is a multidisciplinary organization including FPs, NP, SW, RN, Pharmacy and Psych Consult Liaison. From our office near the Royal Jubilee Hospital, we care for patients living in Victoria, Oak Bay, Vic West, and Saanich (to the border with Central Saanich). We have a shared panel and work closely as a team to come up with creative solutions to improve the health and lives of our patients. All clinical staff function autonomously in a team-based setting on the same patient panel, and each member is expected to make their own day-to-day decisions, with the responsibility for overall clinical direction of the team and panel as a population resting with the HCCT’s Physician Lead. Knowledge of MHSU and a background in counselling is preferred.

Expected salary

Location

Victoria, BC

Job date

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 06:01:54 GMT

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