Palliative Care Psychosocial Consultant (220534)

Description

In accordance with the Vision Purpose and Values and strategic direction of Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager of Palliative and End of Life Care (P&EOLC) and as a member of the P&EOLC specialty consult team the Palliative Care Psychosocial Consultant provides consultation and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across the care continuum to achieve excellence in psychosocial palliative and end of life care. This will be accomplished through clinical consultation practice support education assessments counselling interventions and evaluating services. The Palliative Care Psychosocial Consultant will provide leadership and initiative on psychosocial care through research education resource and program development mentorship and advocacy. Records appropriate client information and collects required program statistics. Maintains knowledge of and contributes to current theory and practice in Palliative and End of Life Care.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle; and Valid BC Drivers License.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education Training And Experience

• Masters Degree in Social Work from an approved School of Social Work.
• Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers.
• Recognized post-basic education in palliative care.
• Two (2) years recent related experience in palliative care or an equivalent combination of social work education training and experience.
• Knowledge of health care programs services and resources relevant to palliative care in both the community and facility setting; program planning development and evaluation; current trends in palliative care; and principles of adult teaching / learning; and
• Valid BC drivers license.

Skills And Abilities

Requirements

Required Experience :

Contract

Key Skills

Environmental Safety,General Insurance,Electronics,Fiber,Accident Investigation,ACCA

Employment Type : Gig

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1