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Social Worker

Social Worker

Island Health3960 Quadra - MHSU EPI Victoria, BC, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$42.27–CA$52.81 hourly
Job description

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.