social worker
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Social Worker III
Posted on
June 20, 2024
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Employer details
NL Health Services
Job details
Job Description Location: Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre - Western Social Worker III(Subject to Classification Review)Cancer Care ProgramPermanent, Full Time27290POS Hours 75 bi-weekly (8-hour shifts; days) Salary CG-43, ($41.85 - $49.36) Competition Number 2024004416 Posted Date 19 June 2024 Closing Date 26 June 2024 About Us Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca Job Summary This professional Clinical Social Work position provides psychosocial services to patients and families of the Cancer Care Program. This position operates as part of the interdisciplinary team; provides psychosocial assessment of selected cases for the purpose of implementing a comprehensive treatment plan; and uses advanced professionally recognized intensive therapeutic interventions that focus on the social and emotional needs of patients and their families. Oncology social work involves independent and interdependent functions and requires expert knowledge and skills in the areas of individual/family counseling; group work; program planning; and research.This position reports to the Division Manager for Cancer Care and maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Social Work for professional integrity issues. Job Demands Occasional lifting or physical strength required to carry boxes of resources/materials, flip charts and audio-visual equipment up to 15 lbs.Visual and auditory concentration is required when reviewing client files/notes and for documenting work into computerized systems.A higher than normal level of attentiveness and carefulness is required when assessing clients, especially those who may be at a high risk, in order to ensure health and safety of all.Lack of control over the work pace and time pressures can occur when completing assessments, case documentation and workload reports, managing emergency and routine appointments within the allocated timeframe.Occasionally there are interruptions due to a crisis situation. Job Qualifications Graduation with a Clinical or Integrated Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program with the MSW field placement in a clinical practice is required.Current and continuing registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers (NLCSW) is required.Minimum of five years of experience within the last seven working as a Social Worker with patients with acute and/or chronic illness is required.Experience with individual, couples, family and group therapy is required.Knowledge of cancer diagnosis, treatment methodologies and pharmacology.Knowledge of the physical, psychosocial, spiritual, grief and bereavement needs of individuals with progressive illness as well as the needs of their families and the staff who care for them.Knowledge of mental health, trauma and associated treatment.Knowledge of suicide intervention and crisis intervention.Knowledge of relevant legislation, including but not limited to, Mental Health Care and Treatment Act, Adult Protection Act, Medical Assistance in Dying, and the Children, Youth and Families Act.Knowledge of discharge planning and availability of Eastern Health and community-based resources.Demonstrated strong clinical leadership skills.Demonstrated ability to direct, supervise and mentor students.Exhibited strong program development and evaluation skills.Demonstrated proven analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making, organizational and research skills.Exhibited strong written
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LocationSt. John's, NL
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Salary$41.85HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Full time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CareerBeacon
#2083876
Advertised until
2024-07-20
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