Social Worker, Long Term Care

Reporting to the Social Work Site Leader and receiving guidance and support from the Professional Practice Leader and/or Research Education and Practice Coordinator the Social Worker:

• provides therapeutic clinical counselling services and conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments

• maintains accurate and confidential patient/resident records in accordance with professional standards

• offers consultative and direct services to patients/residents families staff and community health professionals regarding available resources

• leads and coordinates interdisciplinary discharge planning to ensure continuity of care

• develops and delivers in-service education and presentations for staff and participates in committees and team meetings

• maintains current knowledge of social work practices research and professional developments

Education:

• Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited university plus one (1) year of recent related experience in a designated program area or an equivalent combination of education training and experience. Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW) required.

• A Bachelor of Social Work degree from an accredited School of Social Work combined with an equivalent combination of education training and experience may be considered. Current full registration with the BCCSW required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients/residents families staff physicians and other healthcare providers.

• Knowledge of legislation government policies and procedures related to healthcare and social services.

• Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze relevant data and perform comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments.

• Demonstrated skill in conducting patient/resident assessments and developing care plans.

• Knowledge of other healthcare disciplines and their roles in patient/resident care.

• Ability to elicit and interpret information that contributes to a full understanding of the patient/residents situation and underlying issues.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

• Demonstrated ability to address and resolve conflict situations effectively.

• Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently manage priorities and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency in operating related computer and clinical equipment.

• Ability to participate in and contribute to research and quality improvement initiatives.

• Demonstrated ability to provide supervision mentorship and teaching to students and peers.

• Ability to facilitate and influence group discussions meetings and shared decision-making processes.

• A competitive salary: The salary for this position is $42.27 to $52.27 per hour.
• Meaningful impact: Your dedication and expertise will directly enhance the lives of patients residents and families through compassionate care and evidence-based social work practice.
• Growth opportunities: We support professional development through continuous learning mentorship and opportunities for advancement within a dynamic healthcare environment.
• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Pauls Hospital and health campus will represent an innovative integrated approach to patient care across British Columbia and Canada. Designed to meet the evolving health needs of patients families and communities the new campus will feature cutting-edge clinical research and teaching spaces. It is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture: We value diversity dignity and the interdependence of all people. Our team is committed to fostering a culturally rich and inclusive environment that respects the unique contributions of every staff member in caring for our diverse population of patients and residents.

Your Day to Day:

• Provide therapeutic clinical counselling to patients residents families and groups to identify issues set treatment goals and facilitate positive behavioral and emotional change.
• Conduct comprehensive social work and psycho-social assessments including interviews and data gathering on family cultural environmental and financial factors.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records including assessments progress notes and reports in accordance with established standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care teams to contribute to treatment and discharge planning liaising with community partners to coordinate services and ensure continuity of care.
• Offer consultation and direct support to patients families staff and community professionals regarding available community resources and access to financial or social assistance.
• Support patients families and teams in understanding relevant legislation and processes including substitute decision-making medical assistance in dying and adult guardianship.
• Engage in program evaluation and quality improvement by contributing a social work perspective on patient care service effectiveness and system efficiency.
• Develop and deliver staff education presentations and training sessions related to social work practice and patient care initiatives.
• Participate in committees research and special projects to enhance service delivery identify gaps in care and implement evidence-based practices.
• Provide supervision and teaching to social work students fostering learning and skill development in clinical settings.

Who We Are:
Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence living our Mission Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate socially just exceptional and innovative care every day.

From our humble roots 129 years ago Providence has grown into globally renowned research teaching and care organization. As individuals within a mission-driven organization we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organizations long commitment to social justice and compassionate care and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Pauls Hospital site is located on the traditional ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples including the territories of the xʷməθkwəyəm (Musqueam) Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səlílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.