Psychosocial Program Specialist - (MAID)

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations. The MAID Psychosocial Program Specialist works in partnership with the Provincial MAID Clinical Services Team Shared Health and other WRHA Programs and sites, community agencies, to develop and mobilize resources, to support individuals and families accessing MAID services and subsequently dealing with grief and bereavement. This role promotes the development, maintenance, and dissemination of excellence in knowledge and skill in psychosocial aspects of MAID through education activities, research, and quality improvement initiatives. It also provides leadership in the development and maintenance of effective and cohesive interdisciplinary teams with an emphasis on planned psychosocial emotional and spiritual support, and provides direct clinical and consultation services. The specialist provides client services based on current literature and research findings, sound psychosocial theory, Canadian Association of Social Work Code of Ethics, Manitoba College of Social Workers Standards of Practice, relevant Federal and Provincial legislation, and remains current with health and social service resources.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) accredited school/faculty, or the approved equivalent if internationally educated.
• Must be registered with the Manitoba College of Social Workers as a practicing member.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
• May be required to hold a valid Manitoba driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Competent in advocacy, assessment, planning, capacity building and evaluation.
• Proven ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to contribute positively to patient/client/family psychosocial care in a complex, controversial and developing environment.
• Extensive knowledge of existing community resources and agencies providing relevant services to patient/clients/families involved with MAID in both rural and urban communities.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Committeeship process.
• Demonstrated leadership within the MAID community or working knowledge of the MAID eligibility criteria, and legal and ethical considerations in MAID services.
• Demonstrated ability to promote participation, collaboration and partnerships.
• Demonstrated professional, community and public education skills.
• Ability to adapt readily to changing demands and situations.
• Familiar with philosophy and vision of the Provincial and WRHA MAID services.
• Ability to operate relevant computer and electronic accessories.
• A current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum five years’ experience in relevant fields such as: palliative care, or medical assistance in dying (MAID), hospice, mental health, chronic or degenerative diseases or geriatrics.
• Expertise and experience with interprofessional collaboration, psychosocial assessment, consultation, and team building.

Responsibilities

• Develop and mobilize resources to support individuals and families accessing MAID services and subsequently dealing with grief and bereavement.
• Promote the development, maintenance, and dissemination of excellence in knowledge and skill in psychosocial aspects of MAID through education activities, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership in the development and maintenance of effective and cohesive interdisciplinary teams with an emphasis on planned psychosocial emotional and spiritual support.
• Provide direct clinical and consultation services.
• Provide client services based on current literature and research findings, sound psychosocial theory, Canadian Association of Social Work Code of Ethics, Manitoba College of Social Workers Standards of Practice, relevant Federal and Provincial legislation, and remain current with health and social service resources.

Benefits

• We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better.
• Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level