Hospital Social Worker

Company : Yukon Hospital Corporation

Job Type : Full Time

Whitehorse, Yt

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Job Description - Hospital Social Worker

Requisition Number : HOSPI001371

Regular Full-Time position - (1.0 FTE)

This position is at the L09 level with an hourly pay range of $41.15 - $54.97

(PIPSC Bargaining Unit)

Reporting to the Clinical Care Manager, the incumbent is responsible for providing clinical and consultative services to patients and families; shares in the management of the Whitehorse General Hospital’s Social Work program and performs other related duties.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

· 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.

The successful candidate is required to have, 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 and an understanding of social work services in a hospital setting, including at least 2 year’s experience with mental health of addictions clients. Master of Social Work degree; Experience with Meditech applications, First Nations health issues and Cross Cultural awareness training is desired.

Closed : 4.00 PM May 10, 2024

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