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Social Worker III
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August 30, 2024
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NL Health Services
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Job Description Location: Health Science Centre / Multisite Social Worker IIIMental Health & Addictions ProgramInpatient Psychiatry Unit- Eating Disorder ProgramPermanent, Full Time19264POS Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 Hour shifts; days) Salary CG43 ($45.48 - $56.13) Competition Number 2024006070 Posted Date 29 August 2024 Closing Date 5 September 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 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 22,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca Job Summary The Social Worker III is a specialized social work position for the in-patient eating disorder program located at the in-patient psychiatry unit of the Health Sciences Centre. The primary purpose of the Social Worker III position is to apply advanced clinical knowledge and skill of Social Work practice to the treatment of inpatient clients and families and to provide consultation as needed to the community and other service providers. This position will assist with the development, ongoing research and evaluation of the service. The Social Worker will assist with the overall coordination of eating disorder services along the continuum of care. They use independent judgement in determining appropriate intervention strategies for families, as well as provide ongoing support to patients who are discharged and transitioning to the community.The Social Worker will act as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team which plans, develops and provides inpatient services to adults who have eating disorders or disorder eating. This position is primarily responsible for provision of services to the clients and their family. They use a broad range of theoretical frameworks and professional practices to provide therapeutic interventions to complex practice situations. This position provides consultation to staff and others in this specialized area of practice, provides education for Social Workers and social work students and others, participates in quality initiatives as well as participates in evidence-based practice. They will also be responsible for providing field instruction to social work students.This position reports to the Program Manager of the Health Sciences Psychiatry program and is accountable to the professional practice consultant for Social Work for professional practice issues. Job Demands By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):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 Association of Social Workers (NLASW) is required.Minimum of five years of experience in the last seven working
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LocationSt. John's, NL
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$45.48HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Full time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CareerBeacon
#2108989
Advertised until
2024-09-29
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