Social Worker/Family Therapist

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Manager Health Services, the incumbent is responsible for:

1. Providing professional, skilled psychosocial assessment and interventions to individuals, families and groups; providing a range of psychosocial interventions that are aimed at assisting clients, families and groups cope with and adapt to health related issues, using the health care system and other social systems effectively and efficiently; demonstrating leadership in assisting the health care team complete discharge; providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families; relieving co-workers due to illness, vacation, and professional development.
2. Participating as a member of the health care team and interpreting social, psychological, emotional and family problems to the team; maintaining excellent working relationships with team members and participating in team planning and problem-solving; performing a variety of administrative functions as required by the department.
3. Developing client educational materials, providing client education and participating in professional and research programs; participating in the clinical teaching and supervision of social work students; participating in clinical teaching of students from other professions.

Experience

• Two years recent and relevant experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or an equivalent Master’s degree as recognized by the Centre, required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be registered with Manitoba College of Social Workers, or a member of the appropriate professional body or association.
• May be required to have a valid Manitoba driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines and demonstrate professional judgment and initiative.
• Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practices in the academic and clinical fields of health care.
• Understanding of health and social welfare systems.
• Ability to practice independently and with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to the professional college or association.
• Must be organized in the workplace and determine clear priorities.
• Computer literacy.

Physical Requirements

• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated client/visitors/staff.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• May be occasionally required to work extended hours.
• May be required to work a variety of shifts including weekends.