Social Worker (Up to 10k incentive available)

The Social Worker provides counselling, case management, assessment, consultation and intervention to a broad range of patients and their families. Individuals present with complex social, family or marital problems. The primary responsibility of the position will be the rehabilitation unit but will also include services to patients and families throughout the hospital.

Duties will include:

• Completing psychosocial assessments and developing case plans;
• Providing brief counselling;
• Coordinating information and services, making targeted referrals, collaborating with other community services, professionals and programs, and developing treatment plans for patients and their families;
• Responding to referrals from doctors, nurses, other health care team members, patients and their families on situations requiring extensive assessment of the immediate and long-term needs of the patient and family;
• Acting as case manager to coordinate patient services between the members of the health care team and community agencies, programs, and professionals;
• Providing stabilizing interventions for individuals and families in crisis;
• Providing direction to physicians/nursing about Adult Protection and Public Trustee matters and Provincial Guardianship;
• Providing direct intervention in mediation issues where there are incidents of patient or family conflict with the hospital/staff;
• Providing assistance in the management of bed crises and working with the Social Work Department and hospital Management of the QEH to strategize and implement solutions;
• Providing an active liaison function with community-based social services agencies and groups in developing case plans for patients;
• Providing professional consultation and periodic in-service training to members of the health care team as appropriate in the general hospital and community;
• Being a responsible advocate for patients and families within the health care system, balancing the rights and needs of the person with the limitations of the system;
• Attending Rounds as required;
• Representing the QEH at provincial or regional meetings as required;
• Supervising students as required;
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Masters Degree in Social Work and considerable experience preferably in the Health Care Sector.
• Eligible for registration with the PEI Social Work Registration Board.
• Considerable experience as a Clinical Social Worker.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Working knowledge of Mental Health Act, Adult Protection Act, Public Trustee Act, Guardianship Act, Child Protection Act.

Other Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of autonomy within professional expertise and apply sound clinical decision making.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, facilitation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to develop and lead education sessions for patients, families, staff, physicians, and management.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently while respecting professional boundaries, cultural differences, and diversity.
• Ability to exercise diplomacy, tact, and judgment in collaborating with patients, families, and staff in difficult and complex situations.
• Proficiency working in a computerized environment.
• Experience in individual, group, and family therapy preferred.
• Experience and knowledge in making community placements, accessing in-home supports, or supported housing particularly for seniors is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, while respecting professional boundaries and team decisions would be an asset.
• Previous experience with Grief Therapy will be considered an asset.
• Previous CISM experience will be considered an asset.
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Salary Range: $35.97 - $44.99 per hour

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75.0 hours Bi-weekly / Days, Monday to Friday (Evenings and Weekends as Required)

Posting ID: 162749-0524QEPI

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $35.97-$44.99 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person