Social Worker, Creekside Withdrawal Management Centre

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Detailed Overview

Reporting to the co-ordinator, Creekside Withdrawal Management Centre, the Social worker works collaboratively with the treatment team in guiding clients through the medically monitored withdrawal from substances on the inpatient withdrawal management unit, and connects clients to resources, treatment centres, and to links in the community that provide ongoing harm reduction and treatment options to further clients in their recovery goals. As a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, you will work collaboratively with nurses, doctors and other professionals, to assess the client needs, readiness and wishes for post discharge and will be actively assisting in the client connection to community resources.

Responsibilities

• Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities for assigned area by performing duties such as participating in quality initiatives, providing feedback to the Coordinator about needs and gaps in programs and services, and suggesting solutions to improve the linkage and collaboration between RAAC and other services.
• Provides direct professional services by conducting social work assessment focusing on the family, social, emotional and cultural needs of the clients; provides brief intervention/short term counselling and psycho-education.
• Participates in ongoing education to maintain current and relevant practice, including clinical education, as well as maintaining current knowledge of relevant Federal and Provincial legislation and amendments that impact mental health and substance use care and service delivery.
• Performs outreach as well as other related duties as assigned.
• Advocates on behalf of clients, by performing duties such as providing clients with information about benefits such as income assistance, MSP, Plan G, tenant rights, appeal processes and assisting clients to complete forms.
• Provides education to clients and staff and other agencies, regarding community mental health and substance use programs.
• Facilitates clients' utilization of appropriate community services and rehabilitative programs (such as alcohol and drug treatment, vocational programs, Mental Health Centres, residential treatment resources, housing, community groups, Psychiatrists etc.) by performing duties such as researching available services, liaising with these agencies, providing related advice and consultation to clients and staff. Maintains client records and statistics, prepares reports, and completes forms as required, in accordance with regional policies and standards, including clinical record standards of Mental Health & Substance Use Services. Obtains consent forms for release of client information.
• Works with other team members to screen referrals and assess participants; participates in the admission, discharge and transfer of program participants.
• Participates in student education by providing guidance and input to current and potential social work students.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a recognized educational institution, plus one year of recent, related experience in the field of mental health and substance use. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.

Valid B.C. Driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for business related purposes.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of harm reduction, trauma-informed and recovery-oriented approach; concurrent disorders; addictions and addictions counselling.
• Knowledge of community resources and methods of accessing them.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while seeking the appropriate level of consultation and approval from the Coordinator.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals, groups, and interdisciplinary professionals through understanding the frameworks of other disciplines.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers, including related word processing and database management software applications.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, plan, organize, implement, evaluate and problem-solve, and organize and prioritize workload in a complex environment.
• In-depth knowledge of community resources and strong collaborative skills in working with other community partners to inform the referral process.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing within a diverse and multicultural community.

Salary range

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.04/Hr. - $51.27/Hr. / hour