Social Worker, Indigenous Care, Psychiatry Clinic

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and family assessments
• Support patient and their family by providing education, short-term counseling and crisis intervention
• Provide proactive, holistic support for Indigenous patients, parents, family/supporters
• Facilitate complex discharge planning
• Establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships
• Participate in program planning and development
• Promote Indigenous centered and family centered care
• Act in public relations and advocacy capacity

Requirements

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Experience

Minimum 1 year recent related experience

Required Skills

• Crisis intervention
• Assessment
• Short-term counseling
• Knowledge of mental health
• Child protection
• Child development
• Women's issues
• Intimate partner violence
• Harm reduction model
• Grief and loss in healthcare setting
• Knowledge of Indigenous centered care
• Knowledge of Indigenous history, cultures, communities
• Knowledge of child protection issues and relevant legislation
• Knowledge of C&W guidelines

Required Certifications

• Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers

Benefits

• Municipal pension plan