Social Worker-Early Psychosis Intervention - (214092)
Social Worker-Early Psychosis Intervention - (214092)
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Job Description
In accordance with the Vision Purpose and Values and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager or designate performs professional social work within the organization s framework and standards including a trauma informed focus and a recovery oriented approach. As a member of an interdisciplinary care team the Early Psychosis Intervention Social Worker provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment and intervention services including crisis intervention psychoeducation shortterm counseling individual family and group therapy as well as case management functions for clients early in the course of experiencing a psychotic illness. This work emphasizes consultation and advocacy with staff the Ministry for Children and Family Development and other relevant community agencies. Travel is a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require use of a personal vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Training And Experience
Masters of Social Work degree (MSW) from an accredited school of Social Work. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers (BCCSW). Advanced clinical understanding of early psychosis early mood disorders and concurrent disorders including diagnostic criteria treatment rehabilitation and family/community care and support. Knowledge of mental health status assessment substance use screening suicide assessment counseling principles and interview techniques. A minimum of two years recent experience working in a psychiatric paediatric setting or related field and experience providing mental health assessment and treatment with children youth young adults and their families. Valid BC drivers licence.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to conduct and document a comprehensive psychosocial and family assessment in mental health.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and nurture an environment of quality trauma informed and culturally safe care.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to provide crisis intervention short term counselling and individual family and group therapy using evidenceinformed approaches including motivational interviewing and harm reduction strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in an interdisciplinary environment.
- Strong casemanagement skills.
- Ability to use initiative and exercise judgment.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills and a demonstrated ability to deal effectively with coworkers physicians other health care professionals clients and their families and external agencies in order to build an effective network of care for clients and families.
- Ability to establish priorities and organize workload.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and work with children and adolescents with mental health/substance use issues and their families.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation.
- Demonstrated knowledge of early psychosis.
- Demonstrated knowledge of community agencies and resources.
- Demonstrated group leadership and public speaking skills.
Requirements
Employment Type
Part-Time
