Social Worker (MSW), Primary Care
On-siteRichmond, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate social work care for patients, clients, and caregivers within a team-based primary care model. Conduct bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessments, short-term counseling, and behavioral health supports while establishing therapeutic relationships. Liaise with Primary Care Providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate ongoing care, support transitions, and navigate services. Perform comprehensive risk assessments, mental status exams, and suicide risk assessments in accordance with British Columbia College of Social Workers standards. Provide culturally safe care, trauma-informed practice, and crisis intervention while managing workload priorities as an independent member of the team.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work
- two (2) years recent, related clinical experience relevant to the designated clinical area
- Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers
- Valid BC Drivers Licence
- access to a vehicle
- Demonstrated knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient/client care
- Demonstrated ability in managing a variety of situations and responsibilities requiring initiative, creativity and professional judgment
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of a patient/client and family centred recovery model in mental illness
- Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive risk assessments
- Demonstrated understanding of health care ethics and ability to incorporate ethical decision making in practice
- Demonstrated knowledge to assess patient/clients at risk
- knowledge of appropriate legislation acts; e.g. Health Care Consent Act, Mental Health Act, Adult Guardianship Act, Continuing Care Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act as it relates to the rights and obligations of patients/patient/clients and staff
- Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations
- Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction and Recovery Oriented care
- Demonstrated knowledge of mental health & substance use treatments
- Demonstrated knowledge of other facilities and community resources
- Demonstrated ability to conduct mental status exams and suicide risk assessments
- Demonstrates knowledge of ability to provide care planning, supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and care coordination
- Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required
- Demonstrated ability to support seamless transition in care
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
- Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve, use critical thinking skills, and deal effectively with conflict situations
- Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized patient/patient/client care information documentation system
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from an accredited School of Social Work
- demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and experience
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