Social Worker
Island Health
Victoria, British Columbia
QUALIFICATIONS :
Education, Training And Experience
Bachelor of Social Work degree from a recognized university. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
- Post-degree preparation in care for the seriously and persistently mentally ill and / or significant substance use (concurrent disorders), such as psychosocial rehabilitation, chronic mental illnesses, treatment of major mental illnesses and psychiatric treatment strategies;
- familiarity with and working knowledge of applicable legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act;
- familiarity with and working knowledge of various community based health and human services; and two (2) years' recent, related experience;
or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid BC Driver's License.
Skills And Abilities
- Determine and deal with emergent situations.
- Meet deadlines.
- Organize, prioritize and coordinate workload.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff and other health care providers.
- Work as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team.
- Problem solve.
- Resolve conflict.
- Foster good public relations.
- Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
- Keyboard at 30 wpm.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
30+ days ago