About the role
Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager or designate, provides social work intake services and counselling to clients to assist in meeting the psychosocial needs of clients and to enable clients to utilize medical care in order to achieve their optimal level of health, Prepares intake assessments and participates in multi-disciplinary teamwork, liaises with and obtains resources from community social health and welfare agencies. Clinical guidance/instruction is available from the Senior Therapist.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Degree in Social Work.Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers . Familiarity/experience with application of Family-Centred practice. Good understanding of community health, welfare, and social agencies. Basic knowledge and experience of intake process and multi-disciplinary teamwork.
Skills And Abilities
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Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
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Ability to deal with others effectively.
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Ability to work with children and families.
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Ability to use initiative and exercise judgement.
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Ability to establish priorities and organize workload.
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Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
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Knowledge of group processes and ability to apply facilitation techniques.
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Ability to operate related equipment.
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Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD764.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
About the role
Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager or designate, provides social work intake services and counselling to clients to assist in meeting the psychosocial needs of clients and to enable clients to utilize medical care in order to achieve their optimal level of health, Prepares intake assessments and participates in multi-disciplinary teamwork, liaises with and obtains resources from community social health and welfare agencies. Clinical guidance/instruction is available from the Senior Therapist.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Degree in Social Work.Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers . Familiarity/experience with application of Family-Centred practice. Good understanding of community health, welfare, and social agencies. Basic knowledge and experience of intake process and multi-disciplinary teamwork.
Skills And Abilities
-
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
-
Ability to deal with others effectively.
-
Ability to work with children and families.
-
Ability to use initiative and exercise judgement.
-
Ability to establish priorities and organize workload.
-
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
-
Knowledge of group processes and ability to apply facilitation techniques.
-
Ability to operate related equipment.
-
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD764.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.