Social Worker I, Masters Level (Standard) – BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre

Job title: Social Worker I, Masters Level (Standard) – BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre

Job description: Social Worker I – MSW

BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre

Vancouver BC

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team (physicians, midwives, nursing, psychologists, social workers, family engagement advisors) in the Neonatal and Maternal Newborn Programs. They will be responsible for the provision of social work services to all parents/families of newborns hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Mother Baby Care (MBC), as well as patients/families in the Maternal Newborn Program.

What you’ll do

• Conduct comprehensive mental health, substance use, and family assessments by methods such as interviewing the patient and family, obtaining relevant information, gathering social data regarding the patient and family, and formulation of assessment and plan of intervention, in accordance with professional practice standards and clinical policies.
• Provide mental health clinical intervention in the context of evidence-based care to children, youth, women and their families through individual, family and group therapy.
• Support patients and their families by providing education, short-term counselling and crisis intervention during the adjustment to hospitalization, new diagnosis of mental health and/or substance use issues, and change or loss in mental health functioning.
• Facilitate comprehensive discharge planning with the team, patient, family and community agencies to ensure psycho-social follow-up.
• Establish and maintain effective collaborative and constructive liaison relationships with a variety of individuals and groups, including patients and families, community providers, MCFD social workers, schools, hospitals and other agencies, in order to coordinate services across the continuum of health care.

What you bring

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work, including relevant graduate level mental health courses and mental health practicum.
• Minimum 1 year recent related experience with children and their family with a health or disabling condition relevant to the service area within BC Children’s Hospital & Sunny Hill Health Centre including clinical skills in assessment, crisis intervention, therapeutic interventions, individual, group and family counseling; must include experience in mental health, child protection, child development, intimate partner violence, chronic health conditions, disabilities, and grief and loss in a health care or hospital setting; or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
• Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.

You also have demonstrated:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Social Work theory and practice.
• Ability to conduct and document a comprehensive psychosocial assessment.
• Ability to provide individual, family and group counseling.
• Knowledge of the psychosocial needs of children/families with medical, disabilities, and/or mental health conditions.
• Knowledge of child development theories.
• Knowledge of child protection issues and relevant legislation concerning children, consents and FOIPPA.
• Knowledge of formalized agreements between C&W and MCFD relevant to child protection protocols and other formal agreements with community agencies.
• Knowledge of C&W guidelines such as, Children and Youth at Risk for Abuse and Neglect.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work with mental health issues, including DSM, and mental health assessment of depression, suicide, and anxiety.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work with grief and loss issues.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Job Type: Four (4) Regular Part-Time Opportunities (0.45 FTE)
Wage: $35.65 to $44.56 per hour
Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Hours of work: See below

Requisition number:

117257 & 117268 – Friday & Saturday; 0800-1630

117270 & 117271 – Monday & Sunday, 0800-1630

What we do

BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education. BCW is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( PHSA ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people –

Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA and BCW are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

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Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of November 15, 2021. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

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Company: BC Womens Hospital and Health Centre

Expected salary: $35.65 – 44.56 per hour

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Tue, 09 Nov 2021 01:13:23 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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