Hospital Social Worker - Nursing Administration - Regular Part-Time

Yukon Hospital•Whitehorse, YT

7d•CA$46 - CA$61•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Regular Part-Time (0.8 FTE) position at the L09 level with an hourly pay range of $45.62 - $60.93. The incumbent reports to the Clinical Care Manager and is responsible for providing clinical and consultative services to patients and families. This role also involves sharing in the management of the Whitehorse General Hospital’s Social Work program and performing other related duties. A signing bonus may apply.

Requirements

Bachelor of Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work (4 years).
Registration in a provincial College of Social Workers.
Minimum 3 years social work experience.
Understanding of social work services in a hospital setting.
At least 2 years’ experience with mental health or addictions clients.
Knowledge of social work theory, principles and techniques including the areas of mental health and addictions.
Knowledge and understanding of the disease process at all ages through case management and consultation.
Knowledge and ability to access policies and procedures regarding programs, benefits and resources for clients, families and communities.
Demonstrated ability to work independently in case management and link clients/significant others to appropriate resources.
Demonstrated ability and skill to work with professionals on an inter-disciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability and skill to work with clients, families and communities with diverse backgrounds and circumstances in a manner that follows the Canadian Association of Social Workers’ Code of Ethics and promotes understanding and social acceptance as demonstrated through case record reviews, supervision or consultation.
Demonstrated ability in networking, coalition building, community organization and advocacy for clients and communities where access to services is lacking as documented in recordings and case management.
Demonstrated ability in applying a variety of counselling skills including but not limited to family therapy, behavioural techniques, reality therapy, cognitive therapy, couple counselling and psychotherapy.
Excellent oral, written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated computer literacy.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work independently.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload.

Nice To Haves

Master of Social Work degree.
Experience with Meditech applications.
Experience with First Nations health issues.
Cross Cultural awareness training.

Responsibilities

Providing clinical and consultative services to patients and families.
Sharing in the management of the Whitehorse General Hospital’s Social Work program.
Performing other related duties.