Social Worker

Job summary

The Social Worker provides clinical biopsychosocial assessments and psychotherapeutic interventions to support patients' mental health and social functioning. They also coordinate patient services, advocate for patient needs, and participate in multi-disciplinary case conferences.

Job details

Job Description: Social Worker/Mental Health Therapist Location: Family Medicine Associates (Grande Prairie) Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30-4:30 pm FTE: 1.0 The Social worker/Mental Health Therapist at Family Medicine Associates is responsible for supporting physicians and helping patients of the clinic develop skills and resources they need to enhance their social functioning and social environments. Within the scope of practice, you may be asked to assess, and provide psychotherapeutic interventions. When needed, you will be responsible for the coordination of patient services, and then the referral of patients to external supports or health care providers. Duties and Responsibilities Provide clinical biopsychosocial assessments using a variety of assessment methods to assess clinical mental health problems. Participate in early detection of emerging patient emotional, behavioral and mental disorders. Form Completion (i.e.: Disability Tax Credits, AISH forms, Insurance Forms etc.) Develop and implement clinical treatment plans Advocate and for patients to meet patient and family needs such as food, housing, transport and financial support. This includes assisting patients with Income Support, AISH, emergency housing accommodations, emergency prescription, and suicide intervention. Guides patients in the development of skills and strategies for handling their problems. Provide short term individual and group counseling Maintain a high level of current knowledge and trends in the relevant discipline specific skills and practices. Support patients with diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, stress management, self-esteem, life skills, career planning, grief and LGBTQ issues and any other presenting concerns. Collect and maintain data for individual client and program evaluation. Participate in multi-disciplinary case conferences and provide consultation and education to support other health care service providers. Develop positive working relationships/partnerships with other disciplines, agencies and health care professionals in order to promote coordinated service, quality care and access to appropriate resources for clients Qualifications and Skills Registered Social Worker with ACSW, authorized to perform restricted psychosocial activities. Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector check Bachelor’s degree in Social Work Experience with providing therapeutic interventions and therapy to individuals or groups Working knowledge of local and provincial mental health resources and community agencies/programs Experience with capacity assessments is an asset. Crisis counseling experience and the ability to deal effectively with patients with mental health concerns who are experiencing crises. Understands and follows applicable legislation (e.g., Mental Health Act, Health Information Act, Privacy Act, other) And knowledge of mental health resources/programs. Ability to communicate effectively orally, electronically or in writing Ability to work in a busy medical office environment with minimal support Good organizational and multitasking skills Maintain absolute confidentiality of patient records We provide competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefits package: Medical/Dental/Vision Maternity Leave Parental Leave Paid Holidays Vacation/Paid Sick Leave RRSP Applicants in consideration will be required to adhere to a criminal record search. We thank you for your interest, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted. Out-of-province/country applications will not be considered.

What you’ll do

The Social Worker provides clinical biopsychosocial assessments and psychotherapeutic interventions to support patients' mental health and social functioning. They also coordinate patient services, advocate for patient needs, and participate in multi-disciplinary case conferences.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and be a Registered Social Worker with the ACSW. Experience in therapeutic interventions, crisis counseling, and knowledge of local mental health resources are required.

Benefits

• Medical • Dental • Vision • Maternity Leave • Parental Leave • Paid Holidays • Vacation • Paid Sick Leave • RRSP

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Psychotherapeutic interventions
• Biopsychosocial assessments
• Crisis counseling
• Case management
• Suicide intervention
• Mental health assessment
• Treatment planning
• Patient advocacy
• Group counseling
• Individual counseling
• Capacity assessments
• Multitasking
• Organizational skills
• Communication
• Confidentiality
• Patient Assistance
• Therapeutic Interventions
• Advocacy
• Treatment Planning
• Certified Social Workers Credential
• Mental Health
• Career Management
• Social Work
• Family Medicine
• Life Skills Development
• Medical Office Procedures
• Medical Prescription
• Stress Management
• Program Evaluation
• Income Support
• Suicide Intervention
• Tax Credits
• Coordinating
• Mental Health Act

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Administrative
• Social Worker
• Family / School / General Social Worker
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers