Miramichi Social Worker 2 (SW02) PCN 1757182

Job title:

Miramichi Social Worker 2 (SW02) PCN 1757182

Company

Horizon Health Network

Job description

Job DescriptionThe Social Worker is responsible for the coordination of professional clinical work in the Healthcare Coordination Team, who are focused on engaging the unhoused and precariously housed population, in an effort to connect them with Addictions and Mental Health Services and Primary Care. The coordinator will provide clinical leadership and consultation to an inter-disciplinary, inter-departmental team, delivering services in shelters, encampments and other areas as required. They will also collaborate with the community partners and be the first point of contact for partners and stakeholders regarding the delivery of services.Key Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor the provision of evidence-based clinical services, assigning clinical cases, ensuring integration and collaboration with all partners, and ensuring regular discussion of cases within the team.
• Responsible for receiving referrals from community agencies collaborating with the team and assigning cases to the team members.
• Ensures that the services provided by professionals are consistent with the professional standards of practice and applicable operational guidelines.
• Participate in the planning, development and implementation of policies and procedures, as well as supporting the clinical process and ensuring the collaboration of relevant team members as assigned to each individual case.
• Responsible for providing education sessions to the community agencies on an on-going basis about the services.
• Responsible for fostering relationships with community agencies, local ER departments and social services; for the betterment of the service delivery.
• The coordinator will perform clinical work according to professional standards.
• Track, monitor and report data to leadership.
• May be required to provide guidance, training and orientation to other staff, students and other health care professionals.
• Other related duties assigned by the Manager.

Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon’s Terms of Employment: http://skyline/EmploymentBenefits/Pages/Terms-of-your-Employment-.aspxEssential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work from a recognized university
• Five (5) years of progressive related experience in a combination of at least two (2) of the following three (3) areas: addictions; mental health; or clinical experience working with homelessness and vulnerable population.
• Demonstrated leadership ability is also required.
• Must be licensed and a member in good standing with the appropriate licensing body
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.

Competencies identified by Horizon Health Network

• Achieve Results
• Analytical Thinking
• Assessment skills
• Attention To Detail
• Coaching and developing others
• Commitment and Engagement
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Emotional Intelligence
• Engages Others
• Flexibility
• Information Gathering
• Interpersonal Relations
• Leads Self
• Mentoring
• Patient/Client Focus
• Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Problem Solving
• Professionalism
• Relationship Management
• Results Orientation
• Stress Management
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Training

Interested? Apply Today?Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.About Horizon’s Recruitment ProcessWe thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be consideredHorizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes.Diversity StatementHorizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

Expected salary

Location

Miramichi, NB

Job date

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 22:17:41 GMT

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